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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.94, 17,021.12 and 6,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.94, 17,021.12 and 6,744.94 is: 9,308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.94 : 17,021.12 = 6,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.94/17,021.12 = 6,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.94x = 17,021.12 × 6,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.94x = 114,806,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,806,356.86/12,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.17

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