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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.68, 17,057.96 and 6,771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.68, 17,057.96 and 6,771.32 is: 9,344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.68 : 17,057.96 = 6,771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.68/17,057.96 = 6,771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.68x = 17,057.96 × 6,771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.68x = 115,504,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,504,905.71/12,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.54

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