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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.22, 17,060.09 and 6,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.22, 17,060.09 and 6,697.08 is: 9,242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.22 : 17,060.09 = 6,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.22/17,060.09 = 6,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.22x = 17,060.09 × 6,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.22x = 114,252,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,252,754.05/12,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.09

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