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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.14, 17,054.67 and 6,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.14, 17,054.67 and 6,769.14 is: 9,341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.14 : 17,054.67 = 6,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.14/17,054.67 = 6,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.14x = 17,054.67 × 6,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.14x = 115,445,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,445,448.88/12,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.65

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