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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,351.96, 17,045.76 and 6,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,351.96, 17,045.76 and 6,762.96 is: 9,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,351.96 : 17,045.76 = 6,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,351.96/17,045.76 = 6,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,351.96x = 17,045.76 × 6,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,351.96x = 115,279,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,279,793.05/12,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.92

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