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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.13, 17,054.22 and 6,769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.13, 17,054.22 and 6,769.13 is: 9,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.13 : 17,054.22 = 6,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.13/17,054.22 = 6,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.13x = 17,054.22 × 6,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.13x = 115,442,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,442,232.23/12,358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.40

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