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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.04, 17,035.20 and 6,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.04, 17,035.20 and 6,755.04 is: 9,322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.04 : 17,035.20 = 6,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.04/17,035.20 = 6,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.04x = 17,035.20 × 6,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.04x = 115,073,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,073,457.41/12,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.19

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