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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.93, 17,056.55 and 7,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.93, 17,056.55 and 7,054.55 is: 9,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.93 : 17,056.55 = 7,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.93/17,056.55 = 7,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.93x = 17,056.55 × 7,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.93x = 120,326,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,326,284.80/12,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.98

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