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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.72, 17,061.94 and 6,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.72, 17,061.94 and 6,774.72 is: 9,349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.72 : 17,061.94 = 6,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.72/17,061.94 = 6,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.72x = 17,061.94 × 6,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.72x = 115,589,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,589,866.16/12,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.12

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