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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.76, 17,067.49 and 6,702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.76, 17,067.49 and 6,702.68 is: 9,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.76 : 17,067.49 = 6,702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.76/17,067.49 = 6,702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.76x = 17,067.49 × 6,702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.76x = 114,397,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,397,923.87/12,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.69

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