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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.28, 17,067.60 and 6,779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.28, 17,067.60 and 6,779.28 is: 9,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.28 : 17,067.60 = 6,779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.28/17,067.60 = 6,779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.28x = 17,067.60 × 6,779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.28x = 115,706,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,706,039.33/12,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.06

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