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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.88, 17,019.44 and 6,743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.88, 17,019.44 and 6,743.88 is: 9,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.88 : 17,019.44 = 6,743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.88/17,019.44 = 6,743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.88x = 17,019.44 × 6,743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.88x = 114,777,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,777,061.03/12,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.59

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