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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.81, 17,057.93 and 7,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.81, 17,057.93 and 7,055.52 is: 9,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.81 : 17,057.93 = 7,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.81/17,057.93 = 7,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.81x = 17,057.93 × 7,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.81x = 120,352,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,352,566.27/12,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,736.62

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