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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.84, 17,069.10 and 6,779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.84, 17,069.10 and 6,779.88 is: 9,356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.84 : 17,069.10 = 6,779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.84/17,069.10 = 6,779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.84x = 17,069.10 × 6,779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.84x = 115,726,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,726,449.71/12,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.29

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