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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.92, 17,038.80 and 6,757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.92, 17,038.80 and 6,757.92 is: 9,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.92 : 17,038.80 = 6,757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.92/17,038.80 = 6,757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.92x = 17,038.80 × 6,757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.92x = 115,146,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,146,847.30/12,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.96

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