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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.13, 17,081.51 and 6,789.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.13, 17,081.51 and 6,789.21 is: 9,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.13 : 17,081.51 = 6,789.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.13/17,081.51 = 6,789.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.13x = 17,081.51 × 6,789.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.13x = 115,969,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,969,958.51/12,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.70

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