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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.46, 17,069.22 and 7,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.46, 17,069.22 and 7,063.24 is: 9,746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.46 : 17,069.22 = 7,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.46/17,069.22 = 7,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.46x = 17,069.22 × 7,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.46x = 120,563,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,563,997.47/12,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.91

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