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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.28, 17,154.14 and 6,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.28, 17,154.14 and 6,765.08 is: 9,336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.28 : 17,154.14 = 6,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.28/17,154.14 = 6,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.28x = 17,154.14 × 6,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.28x = 116,049,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,049,009.84/12,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.00

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