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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.92, 17,066.40 and 7,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.92, 17,066.40 and 7,061.50 is: 9,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.92 : 17,066.40 = 7,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.92/17,066.40 = 7,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.92x = 17,066.40 × 7,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.92x = 120,514,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,514,383.60/12,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,745.69

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