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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,343.52, 17,034.08 and 6,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,343.52, 17,034.08 and 6,754.52 is: 9,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,343.52 : 17,034.08 = 6,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,343.52/17,034.08 = 6,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,343.52x = 17,034.08 × 6,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,343.52x = 115,057,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,057,034.04/12,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.25

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