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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.72, 17,035.06 and 6,754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.72, 17,035.06 and 6,754.64 is: 9,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.72 : 17,035.06 = 6,754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.72/17,035.06 = 6,754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.72x = 17,035.06 × 6,754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.72x = 115,065,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065,697.68/12,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.05

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