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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.51, 17,035.81 and 6,755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.51, 17,035.81 and 6,755.51 is: 9,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.51 : 17,035.81 = 6,755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.51/17,035.81 = 6,755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.51x = 17,035.81 × 6,755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.51x = 115,085,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,085,584.81/12,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.82

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