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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.34, 17,055.90 and 6,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.34, 17,055.90 and 6,770.34 is: 9,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.34 : 17,055.90 = 6,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.34/17,055.90 = 6,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.34x = 17,055.90 × 6,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.34x = 115,474,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,474,242.01/12,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.08

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