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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.70, 17,066.38 and 7,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.70, 17,066.38 and 7,062.59 is: 9,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.70 : 17,066.38 = 7,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.70/17,066.38 = 7,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.70x = 17,066.38 × 7,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.70x = 120,532,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,532,882.98/12,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.14

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