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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.12, 17,019.36 and 6,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.12, 17,019.36 and 6,744 is: 9,306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.12 : 17,019.36 = 6,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.12/17,019.36 = 6,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.12x = 17,019.36 × 6,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.12x = 114,778,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,778,563.84/12,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.53

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