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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.66, 17,078.28 and 6,786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.66, 17,078.28 and 6,786.66 is: 9,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.66 : 17,078.28 = 6,786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.66/17,078.28 = 6,786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.66x = 17,078.28 × 6,786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.66x = 115,904,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,904,479.74/12,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.52

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