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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.63, 17,081.13 and 6,788.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.63, 17,081.13 and 6,788.63 is: 9,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.63 : 17,081.13 = 6,788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.63/17,081.13 = 6,788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.63x = 17,081.13 × 6,788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.63x = 115,957,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,957,386.15/12,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.31

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