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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.95, 17,069.52 and 7,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.95, 17,069.52 and 7,058.74 is: 9,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.95 : 17,069.52 = 7,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.95/17,069.52 = 7,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.95x = 17,069.52 × 7,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.95x = 120,489,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,489,303.60/12,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.42

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