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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.14, 17,040.84 and 6,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.14, 17,040.84 and 6,759.14 is: 9,327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.14 : 17,040.84 = 6,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.14/17,040.84 = 6,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.14x = 17,040.84 × 6,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.14x = 115,181,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,181,423.28/12,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.84

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