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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,343.14, 17,033.94 and 6,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,343.14, 17,033.94 and 6,754.14 is: 9,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,343.14 : 17,033.94 = 6,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,343.14/17,033.94 = 6,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,343.14x = 17,033.94 × 6,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,343.14x = 115,049,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,049,615.51/12,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.94

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