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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.25, 17,062.67 and 6,775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.25, 17,062.67 and 6,775.13 is: 9,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.25 : 17,062.67 = 6,775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.25/17,062.67 = 6,775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.25x = 17,062.67 × 6,775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.25x = 115,601,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,601,773.52/12,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.68

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