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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.76, 17,042.72 and 6,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.76, 17,042.72 and 6,761.28 is: 9,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.76 : 17,042.72 = 6,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.76/17,042.72 = 6,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.76x = 17,042.72 × 6,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.76x = 115,230,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,230,601.88/12,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.59

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