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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.02, 17,050.80 and 6,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.02, 17,050.80 and 6,767.02 is: 9,338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.02 : 17,050.80 = 6,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.02/17,050.80 = 6,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.02x = 17,050.80 × 6,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.02x = 115,383,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,383,104.62/12,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.21

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