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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.58, 17,060.94 and 6,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.58, 17,060.94 and 6,773.58 is: 9,347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.58 : 17,060.94 = 6,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.58/17,060.94 = 6,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.58x = 17,060.94 × 6,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.58x = 115,563,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,563,641.97/12,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.86

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