Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.04, 17,038.88 and 6,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,347.04, 17,038.88 and 6,758 is: 9,326.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,347.04 : 17,038.88 = 6,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,347.04/17,038.88 = 6,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,347.04x = 17,038.88 × 6,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,347.04x = 115,148,751.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,148,751.04/12,347.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,326.02
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