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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.63, 17,056.23 and 6,770.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.63, 17,056.23 and 6,770.63 is: 9,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.63 : 17,056.23 = 6,770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.63/17,056.23 = 6,770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.63x = 17,056.23 × 6,770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.63x = 115,481,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,481,422.52/12,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.44

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