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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.88, 17,057.06 and 6,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.88, 17,057.06 and 6,770.88 is: 9,344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.88 : 17,057.06 = 6,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.88/17,057.06 = 6,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.88x = 17,057.06 × 6,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.88x = 115,491,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,491,306.41/12,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.05

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