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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.76, 17,027.44 and 6,673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.76, 17,027.44 and 6,673.51 is: 9,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.76 : 17,027.44 = 6,673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.76/17,027.44 = 6,673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.76x = 17,027.44 × 6,673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.76x = 113,632,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,632,843.60/12,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.42

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