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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.04, 17,040.26 and 6,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.04, 17,040.26 and 6,759 is: 9,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.04 : 17,040.26 = 6,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.04/17,040.26 = 6,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.04x = 17,040.26 × 6,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.04x = 115,175,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,175,117.34/12,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.40

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