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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.82, 17,010.96 and 6,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.82, 17,010.96 and 6,737.82 is: 9,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.82 : 17,010.96 = 6,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.82/17,010.96 = 6,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.82x = 17,010.96 × 6,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.82x = 114,616,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,616,786.51/12,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.16

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