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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.88, 17,032.20 and 6,752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.88, 17,032.20 and 6,752.88 is: 9,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.88 : 17,032.20 = 6,752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.88/17,032.20 = 6,752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.88x = 17,032.20 × 6,752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.88x = 115,016,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,016,402.74/12,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.20

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