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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.22, 17,018.61 and 6,743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.22, 17,018.61 and 6,743.22 is: 9,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.22 : 17,018.61 = 6,743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.22/17,018.61 = 6,743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.22x = 17,018.61 × 6,743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.22x = 114,760,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,760,231.32/12,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.72

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