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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.13, 17,011.44 and 6,738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.13, 17,011.44 and 6,738.13 is: 9,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.13 : 17,011.44 = 6,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.13/17,011.44 = 6,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.13x = 17,011.44 × 6,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.13x = 114,625,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,625,294.21/12,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.62

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