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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.76, 17,057.92 and 6,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.76, 17,057.92 and 6,695.52 is: 9,239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.76 : 17,057.92 = 6,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.76/17,057.92 = 6,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.76x = 17,057.92 × 6,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.76x = 114,211,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,211,677.47/12,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.86

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