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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.84, 17,011.26 and 6,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.84, 17,011.26 and 6,737.72 is: 9,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.84 : 17,011.26 = 6,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.84/17,011.26 = 6,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.84x = 17,011.26 × 6,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.84x = 114,617,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,617,106.73/12,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.17

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