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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.51, 17,057.41 and 6,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.51, 17,057.41 and 6,695.13 is: 9,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.51 : 17,057.41 = 6,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.51/17,057.41 = 6,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.51x = 17,057.41 × 6,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.51x = 114,201,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,201,560.68/12,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.23

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