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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.63, 17,043.87 and 6,761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.63, 17,043.87 and 6,761.63 is: 9,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.63 : 17,043.87 = 6,761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.63/17,043.87 = 6,761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.63x = 17,043.87 × 6,761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.63x = 115,244,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,244,257.49/12,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.05

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