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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.02, 17,019.55 and 6,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.02, 17,019.55 and 6,744.02 is: 9,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.02 : 17,019.55 = 6,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.02/17,019.55 = 6,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.02x = 17,019.55 × 6,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.02x = 114,780,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,780,185.59/12,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.74

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