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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.91, 17,012.50 and 6,738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.91, 17,012.50 and 6,738.91 is: 9,299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.91 : 17,012.50 = 6,738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.91/17,012.50 = 6,738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.91x = 17,012.50 × 6,738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.91x = 114,645,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,645,706.38/12,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.69

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