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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.32, 17,030.03 and 6,751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.32, 17,030.03 and 6,751.32 is: 9,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.32 : 17,030.03 = 6,751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.32/17,030.03 = 6,751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.32x = 17,030.03 × 6,751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.32x = 114,975,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,975,199.02/12,340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.04

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