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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.08, 17,069.40 and 6,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.08, 17,069.40 and 6,780.08 is: 9,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.08 : 17,069.40 = 6,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.08/17,069.40 = 6,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.08x = 17,069.40 × 6,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.08x = 115,731,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,731,897.55/12,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.55

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