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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.13, 17,010.06 and 6,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.13, 17,010.06 and 6,737.13 is: 9,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.13 : 17,010.06 = 6,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.13/17,010.06 = 6,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.13x = 17,010.06 × 6,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.13x = 114,598,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,598,985.53/12,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.24

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