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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.14, 17,062.40 and 7,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.14, 17,062.40 and 7,058.94 is: 9,741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.14 : 17,062.40 = 7,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.14/17,062.40 = 7,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.14x = 17,062.40 × 7,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.14x = 120,442,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,442,457.86/12,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.27

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