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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.88, 17,023.91 and 6,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.88, 17,023.91 and 6,746.88 is: 9,310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.88 : 17,023.91 = 6,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.88/17,023.91 = 6,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.88x = 17,023.91 × 6,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.88x = 114,858,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,858,277.90/12,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.91

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