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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.34, 17,038.83 and 6,758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.34, 17,038.83 and 6,758.34 is: 9,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.34 : 17,038.83 = 6,758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.34/17,038.83 = 6,758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.34x = 17,038.83 × 6,758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.34x = 115,154,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,154,206.34/12,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.24

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