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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.97, 17,063.66 and 6,775.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.97, 17,063.66 and 6,775.97 is: 9,350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.97 : 17,063.66 = 6,775.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.97/17,063.66 = 6,775.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.97x = 17,063.66 × 6,775.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.97x = 115,622,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,622,779.87/12,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.84

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