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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.38, 17,040.83 and 6,759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.38, 17,040.83 and 6,759.38 is: 9,327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.38 : 17,040.83 = 6,759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.38/17,040.83 = 6,759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.38x = 17,040.83 × 6,759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.38x = 115,185,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,185,326.48/12,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.97

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