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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.29, 17,050.73 and 6,766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.29, 17,050.73 and 6,766.29 is: 9,337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.29 : 17,050.73 = 6,766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.29/17,050.73 = 6,766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.29x = 17,050.73 × 6,766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.29x = 115,370,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,370,150.06/12,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.71

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