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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.63, 17,061.72 and 7,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.63, 17,061.72 and 7,058.44 is: 9,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.63 : 17,061.72 = 7,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.63/17,061.72 = 7,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.63x = 17,061.72 × 7,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.63x = 120,429,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,429,126.92/12,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,740.60

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