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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.68, 17,133.94 and 6,750.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.68, 17,133.94 and 6,750.76 is: 9,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.68 : 17,133.94 = 6,750.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.68/17,133.94 = 6,750.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.68x = 17,133.94 × 6,750.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.68x = 115,667,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,667,116.79/12,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.21

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