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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.49, 17,014.75 and 6,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.49, 17,014.75 and 6,954.26 is: 9,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.49 : 17,014.75 = 6,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.49/17,014.75 = 6,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.49x = 17,014.75 × 6,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.49x = 118,324,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,324,892.88/12,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.57

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