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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.37, 17,019.71 and 6,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.37, 17,019.71 and 6,744.25 is: 9,306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.37 : 17,019.71 = 6,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.37/17,019.71 = 6,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.37x = 17,019.71 × 6,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.37x = 114,785,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785,145.45/12,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.88

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