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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.86, 17,062.95 and 6,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.86, 17,062.95 and 6,775.74 is: 9,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.86 : 17,062.95 = 6,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.86/17,062.95 = 6,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.86x = 17,062.95 × 6,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.86x = 115,614,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,614,112.83/12,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.22

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