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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.69, 17,057.12 and 7,255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.69, 17,057.12 and 7,255.51 is: 10,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.69 : 17,057.12 = 7,255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.69/17,057.12 = 7,255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.69x = 17,057.12 × 7,255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.69x = 123,758,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,758,104.73/12,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.23

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