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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.61, 17,064.55 and 7,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.61, 17,064.55 and 7,060.40 is: 9,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.61 : 17,064.55 = 7,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.61/17,064.55 = 7,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.61x = 17,064.55 × 7,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.61x = 120,482,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,482,548.82/12,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,742.57

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