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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.48, 17,063.12 and 6,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.48, 17,063.12 and 6,775.52 is: 9,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.48 : 17,063.12 = 6,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.48/17,063.12 = 6,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.48x = 17,063.12 × 6,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.48x = 115,611,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,611,510.82/12,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.29

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