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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.52, 17,029.94 and 6,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.52, 17,029.94 and 6,751.52 is: 9,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.52 : 17,029.94 = 6,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.52/17,029.94 = 6,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.52x = 17,029.94 × 6,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.52x = 114,977,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,977,980.51/12,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.11

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