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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.52, 17,031.32 and 6,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.52, 17,031.32 and 6,752.52 is: 9,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.52 : 17,031.32 = 6,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.52/17,031.32 = 6,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.52x = 17,031.32 × 6,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.52x = 115,004,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,004,328.93/12,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.49

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