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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.75, 17,041.41 and 6,759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.75, 17,041.41 and 6,759.75 is: 9,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.75 : 17,041.41 = 6,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.75/17,041.41 = 6,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.75x = 17,041.41 × 6,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.75x = 115,195,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,195,671.25/12,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.53

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