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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.14, 17,060.19 and 6,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.14, 17,060.19 and 6,773.14 is: 9,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.14 : 17,060.19 = 6,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.14/17,060.19 = 6,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.14x = 17,060.19 × 6,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.14x = 115,551,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,551,055.30/12,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.17

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