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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.38, 17,055.84 and 6,770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.38, 17,055.84 and 6,770.38 is: 9,343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.38 : 17,055.84 = 6,770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.38/17,055.84 = 6,770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.38x = 17,055.84 × 6,770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.38x = 115,474,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,474,518.02/12,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.07

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