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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.38, 17,009.04 and 6,736.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.38, 17,009.04 and 6,736.38 is: 9,296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.38 : 17,009.04 = 6,736.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.38/17,009.04 = 6,736.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.38x = 17,009.04 × 6,736.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.38x = 114,579,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,579,356.88/12,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.21

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