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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.63, 17,027.72 and 6,749.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.63, 17,027.72 and 6,749.63 is: 9,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.63 : 17,027.72 = 6,749.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.63/17,027.72 = 6,749.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.63x = 17,027.72 × 6,749.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.63x = 114,930,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,930,690.86/12,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.71

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