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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,320.78, 17,002.58 and 6,731.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,320.78, 17,002.58 and 6,731.78 is: 9,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,320.78 : 17,002.58 = 6,731.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,320.78/17,002.58 = 6,731.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,320.78x = 17,002.58 × 6,731.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,320.78x = 114,457,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,457,627.99/12,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.80

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