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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.79, 17,068.96 and 6,703.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.79, 17,068.96 and 6,703.58 is: 9,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.79 : 17,068.96 = 6,703.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.79/17,068.96 = 6,703.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.79x = 17,068.96 × 6,703.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.79x = 114,423,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,423,138.88/12,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.96

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