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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376, 17,078.92 and 6,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376, 17,078.92 and 6,710.84 is: 9,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376 : 17,078.92 = 6,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376/17,078.92 = 6,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376x = 17,078.92 × 6,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376x = 114,613,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,613,899.49/12,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.98

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