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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.38, 17,062.56 and 6,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.38, 17,062.56 and 6,775.38 is: 9,349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.38 : 17,062.56 = 6,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.38/17,062.56 = 6,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.38x = 17,062.56 × 6,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.38x = 115,605,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,605,327.77/12,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.87

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