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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.01, 17,059.51 and 6,773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.01, 17,059.51 and 6,773.01 is: 9,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.01 : 17,059.51 = 6,773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.01/17,059.51 = 6,773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.01x = 17,059.51 × 6,773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.01x = 115,544,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,544,231.83/12,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.72

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