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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.94, 17,054.01 and 6,982.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.94, 17,054.01 and 6,982.63 is: 9,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.94 : 17,054.01 = 6,982.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.94/17,054.01 = 6,982.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.94x = 17,054.01 × 6,982.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.94x = 119,081,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,081,841.85/12,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.72

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