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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.72, 17,063.32 and 6,775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.72, 17,063.32 and 6,775.72 is: 9,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.72 : 17,063.32 = 6,775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.72/17,063.32 = 6,775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.72x = 17,063.32 × 6,775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.72x = 115,616,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,616,278.59/12,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.50

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