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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.54, 17,068.28 and 6,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.54, 17,068.28 and 6,703.04 is: 9,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.54 : 17,068.28 = 6,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.54/17,068.28 = 6,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.54x = 17,068.28 × 6,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.54x = 114,409,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,409,372.73/12,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.03

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