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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.73, 17,057.74 and 6,695.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.73, 17,057.74 and 6,695.59 is: 9,239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.73 : 17,057.74 = 6,695.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.73/17,057.74 = 6,695.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.73x = 17,057.74 × 6,695.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.73x = 114,211,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,211,621.02/12,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.88

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