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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.25, 17,055.77 and 6,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.25, 17,055.77 and 6,770.25 is: 9,342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.25 : 17,055.77 = 6,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.25/17,055.77 = 6,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.25x = 17,055.77 × 6,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.25x = 115,471,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,471,792.99/12,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.95

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