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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.16, 17,040.86 and 6,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.16, 17,040.86 and 6,759.16 is: 9,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.16 : 17,040.86 = 6,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.16/17,040.86 = 6,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.16x = 17,040.86 × 6,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.16x = 115,181,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,181,899.28/12,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.86

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