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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.23, 17,048.52 and 6,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.23, 17,048.52 and 6,903.34 is: 9,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.23 : 17,048.52 = 6,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.23/17,048.52 = 6,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.23x = 17,048.52 × 6,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.23x = 117,691,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,691,783.33/12,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.44

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