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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.63, 17,064.51 and 6,776.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.63, 17,064.51 and 6,776.63 is: 9,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.63 : 17,064.51 = 6,776.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.63/17,064.51 = 6,776.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.63x = 17,064.51 × 6,776.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.63x = 115,639,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,639,870.40/12,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.72

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