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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.81, 17,035.85 and 6,755.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.81, 17,035.85 and 6,755.81 is: 9,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.81 : 17,035.85 = 6,755.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.81/17,035.85 = 6,755.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.81x = 17,035.85 × 6,755.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.81x = 115,091,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,091,025.27/12,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.03

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