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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.68, 17,053.82 and 6,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.68, 17,053.82 and 6,768.32 is: 9,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.68 : 17,053.82 = 6,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.68/17,053.82 = 6,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.68x = 17,053.82 × 6,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.68x = 115,425,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,425,710.98/12,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.40

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