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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.78, 17,057.82 and 6,771.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.78, 17,057.82 and 6,771.78 is: 9,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.78 : 17,057.82 = 6,771.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.78/17,057.82 = 6,771.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.78x = 17,057.82 × 6,771.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.78x = 115,511,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,511,804.32/12,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.03

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