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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.06, 17,037.58 and 6,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.06, 17,037.58 and 6,757.06 is: 9,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.06 : 17,037.58 = 6,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.06/17,037.58 = 6,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.06x = 17,037.58 × 6,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.06x = 115,123,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,123,950.31/12,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.75

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