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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.66, 17,009.41 and 6,736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.66, 17,009.41 and 6,736.66 is: 9,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.66 : 17,009.41 = 6,736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.66/17,009.41 = 6,736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.66x = 17,009.41 × 6,736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.66x = 114,586,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,586,578.29/12,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.59

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