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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.45, 17,060.09 and 6,986.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.45, 17,060.09 and 6,986.63 is: 9,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.45 : 17,060.09 = 6,986.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.45/17,060.09 = 6,986.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.45x = 17,060.09 × 6,986.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.45x = 119,192,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,192,536.60/12,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,641.50

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