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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.84, 17,022.36 and 6,957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.84, 17,022.36 and 6,957.38 is: 9,602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.84 : 17,022.36 = 6,957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.84/17,022.36 = 6,957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.84x = 17,022.36 × 6,957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.84x = 118,431,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,431,027.02/12,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.12

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