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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.08, 17,029.56 and 6,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.08, 17,029.56 and 6,751.44 is: 9,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.08 : 17,029.56 = 6,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.08/17,029.56 = 6,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.08x = 17,029.56 × 6,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.08x = 114,974,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,974,052.57/12,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.12

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