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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.04, 17,011.74 and 6,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.04, 17,011.74 and 6,738.04 is: 9,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.04 : 17,011.74 = 6,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.04/17,011.74 = 6,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.04x = 17,011.74 × 6,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.04x = 114,625,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,625,784.59/12,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.73

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