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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.88, 17,038.76 and 6,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.88, 17,038.76 and 6,757.88 is: 9,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.88 : 17,038.76 = 6,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.88/17,038.76 = 6,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.88x = 17,038.76 × 6,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.88x = 115,145,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,145,776.45/12,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.90

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