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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.56, 17,038.68 and 6,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.56, 17,038.68 and 6,757.56 is: 9,325.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.56 : 17,038.68 = 6,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.56/17,038.68 = 6,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.56x = 17,038.68 × 6,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.56x = 115,139,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,139,902.42/12,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.67

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