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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.52, 17,010.54 and 6,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.52, 17,010.54 and 6,737.16 is: 9,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.52 : 17,010.54 = 6,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.52/17,010.54 = 6,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.52x = 17,010.54 × 6,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.52x = 114,602,729.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,602,729.67/12,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.25

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