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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.02, 17,029.49 and 6,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.02, 17,029.49 and 6,751.02 is: 9,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.02 : 17,029.49 = 6,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.02/17,029.49 = 6,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.02x = 17,029.49 × 6,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.02x = 114,966,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,966,427.58/12,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.55

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