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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.88, 17,059.82 and 6,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.88, 17,059.82 and 6,772.88 is: 9,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.88 : 17,059.82 = 6,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.88/17,059.82 = 6,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.88x = 17,059.82 × 6,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.88x = 115,544,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,544,113.68/12,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.81

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