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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.84, 17,027.70 and 6,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.84, 17,027.70 and 6,749.84 is: 9,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.84 : 17,027.70 = 6,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.84/17,027.70 = 6,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.84x = 17,027.70 × 6,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.84x = 114,934,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,934,250.57/12,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.83

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