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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.14, 17,057.43 and 6,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.14, 17,057.43 and 6,771.14 is: 9,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.14 : 17,057.43 = 6,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.14/17,057.43 = 6,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.14x = 17,057.43 × 6,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.14x = 115,498,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,498,246.57/12,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.41

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