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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.92, 17,044.08 and 6,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.92, 17,044.08 and 6,761.92 is: 9,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.92 : 17,044.08 = 6,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.92/17,044.08 = 6,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.92x = 17,044.08 × 6,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.92x = 115,250,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,250,705.43/12,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.35

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