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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.52, 17,011.92 and 6,738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.52, 17,011.92 and 6,738.16 is: 9,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.52 : 17,011.92 = 6,738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.52/17,011.92 = 6,738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.52x = 17,011.92 × 6,738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.52x = 114,629,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,629,038.87/12,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.63

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