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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.57, 17,029.99 and 6,751.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.57, 17,029.99 and 6,751.57 is: 9,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.57 : 17,029.99 = 6,751.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.57/17,029.99 = 6,751.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.57x = 17,029.99 × 6,751.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.57x = 114,979,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,979,084.43/12,340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.17

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