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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.23, 17,081.36 and 6,788.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.23, 17,081.36 and 6,788.23 is: 9,368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.23 : 17,081.36 = 6,788.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.23/17,081.36 = 6,788.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.23x = 17,081.36 × 6,788.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.23x = 115,952,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,952,200.39/12,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.19

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