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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.06, 17,078.25 and 6,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.06, 17,078.25 and 6,787.06 is: 9,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.06 : 17,078.25 = 6,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.06/17,078.25 = 6,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.06x = 17,078.25 × 6,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.06x = 115,911,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,911,107.45/12,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.75

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