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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.63, 17,067.69 and 7,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.63, 17,067.69 and 7,061.76 is: 9,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.63 : 17,067.69 = 7,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.63/17,067.69 = 7,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.63x = 17,067.69 × 7,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.63x = 120,527,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,527,930.53/12,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.22

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