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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.04, 17,055.90 and 6,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.04, 17,055.90 and 6,770.04 is: 9,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.04 : 17,055.90 = 6,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.04/17,055.90 = 6,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.04x = 17,055.90 × 6,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.04x = 115,469,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,469,125.24/12,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.89

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