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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.08, 17,037.60 and 6,757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.08, 17,037.60 and 6,757.08 is: 9,324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.08 : 17,037.60 = 6,757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.08/17,037.60 = 6,757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.08x = 17,037.60 × 6,757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.08x = 115,124,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,124,426.21/12,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.78

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