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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.28, 17,052.96 and 6,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.28, 17,052.96 and 6,768.16 is: 9,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.28 : 17,052.96 = 6,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.28/17,052.96 = 6,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.28x = 17,052.96 × 6,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.28x = 115,417,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,417,161.75/12,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.01

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