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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.52, 17,063.09 and 6,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.52, 17,063.09 and 6,699.28 is: 9,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.52 : 17,063.09 = 6,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.52/17,063.09 = 6,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.52x = 17,063.09 × 6,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.52x = 114,310,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,310,417.58/12,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.03

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