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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.59, 17,056.25 and 6,770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.59, 17,056.25 and 6,770.59 is: 9,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.59 : 17,056.25 = 6,770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.59/17,056.25 = 6,770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.59x = 17,056.25 × 6,770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.59x = 115,480,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,480,841.83/12,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.42

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