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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.06, 17,040.33 and 6,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.06, 17,040.33 and 6,759.06 is: 9,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.06 : 17,040.33 = 6,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.06/17,040.33 = 6,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.06x = 17,040.33 × 6,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.06x = 115,176,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,176,612.89/12,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.51

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