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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,343.76, 17,034.52 and 6,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,343.76, 17,034.52 and 6,754.76 is: 9,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,343.76 : 17,034.52 = 6,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,343.76/17,034.52 = 6,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,343.76x = 17,034.52 × 6,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,343.76x = 115,064,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,064,094.32/12,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.64

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