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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.50, 17,063.04 and 6,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.50, 17,063.04 and 6,775.50 is: 9,350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.50 : 17,063.04 = 6,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.50/17,063.04 = 6,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.50x = 17,063.04 × 6,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.50x = 115,610,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,610,627.52/12,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.21

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