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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.34, 17,027.01 and 6,749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.34, 17,027.01 and 6,749.34 is: 9,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.34 : 17,027.01 = 6,749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.34/17,027.01 = 6,749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.34x = 17,027.01 × 6,749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.34x = 114,921,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921,079.67/12,338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.14

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