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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.09, 17,034.84 and 6,755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.09, 17,034.84 and 6,755.09 is: 9,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.09 : 17,034.84 = 6,755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.09/17,034.84 = 6,755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.09x = 17,034.84 × 6,755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.09x = 115,071,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,071,792.16/12,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.02

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