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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.63, 17,009.37 and 6,736.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.63, 17,009.37 and 6,736.63 is: 9,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.63 : 17,009.37 = 6,736.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.63/17,009.37 = 6,736.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.63x = 17,009.37 × 6,736.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.63x = 114,585,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,585,832.22/12,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.55

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