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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.45, 17,031.59 and 6,752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.45, 17,031.59 and 6,752.45 is: 9,318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.45 : 17,031.59 = 6,752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.45/17,031.59 = 6,752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.45x = 17,031.59 × 6,752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.45x = 115,004,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,004,840.98/12,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.59

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