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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.54, 17,040.95 and 6,759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.54, 17,040.95 and 6,759.50 is: 9,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.54 : 17,040.95 = 6,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.54/17,040.95 = 6,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.54x = 17,040.95 × 6,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.54x = 115,188,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,188,301.53/12,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.09

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