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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.83, 17,023.70 and 6,747.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.83, 17,023.70 and 6,747.19 is: 9,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.83 : 17,023.70 = 6,747.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.83/17,023.70 = 6,747.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.83x = 17,023.70 × 6,747.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.83x = 114,862,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,862,104.67/12,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.26

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