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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.64, 17,039.40 and 6,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.64, 17,039.40 and 6,758 is: 9,326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.64 : 17,039.40 = 6,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.64/17,039.40 = 6,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.64x = 17,039.40 × 6,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.64x = 115,152,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,152,265.20/12,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.61

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