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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.76, 17,064.08 and 7,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.76, 17,064.08 and 7,061.24 is: 9,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.76 : 17,064.08 = 7,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.76/17,064.08 = 7,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.76x = 17,064.08 × 7,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.76x = 120,493,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,493,564.26/12,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.92

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