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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.93, 17,057.43 and 7,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.93, 17,057.43 and 7,056.24 is: 9,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.93 : 17,057.43 = 7,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.93/17,057.43 = 7,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.93x = 17,057.43 × 7,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.93x = 120,361,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,361,319.86/12,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.24

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