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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.38, 17,063.28 and 7,059.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.38, 17,063.28 and 7,059.11 is: 9,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.38 : 17,063.28 = 7,059.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.38/17,063.28 = 7,059.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.38x = 17,063.28 × 7,059.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.38x = 120,451,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,451,485.16/12,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.81

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