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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.68, 17,063.46 and 6,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.68, 17,063.46 and 6,775.32 is: 9,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.68 : 17,063.46 = 6,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.68/17,063.46 = 6,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.68x = 17,063.46 × 6,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.68x = 115,610,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,610,401.81/12,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.05

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