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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.91, 17,011.13 and 6,737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.91, 17,011.13 and 6,737.91 is: 9,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.91 : 17,011.13 = 6,737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.91/17,011.13 = 6,737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.91x = 17,011.13 × 6,737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.91x = 114,619,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,619,429.25/12,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.31

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