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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.69, 17,027.80 and 6,749.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.69, 17,027.80 and 6,749.69 is: 9,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.69 : 17,027.80 = 6,749.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.69/17,027.80 = 6,749.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.69x = 17,027.80 × 6,749.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.69x = 114,932,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,932,295.06/12,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.79

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