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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.06, 17,067.87 and 6,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.06, 17,067.87 and 6,779.06 is: 9,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.06 : 17,067.87 = 6,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.06/17,067.87 = 6,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.06x = 17,067.87 × 6,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.06x = 115,704,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,704,114.80/12,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.07

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