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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.76, 17,081.37 and 6,712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.76, 17,081.37 and 6,712.53 is: 9,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.76 : 17,081.37 = 6,712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.76/17,081.37 = 6,712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.76x = 17,081.37 × 6,712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.76x = 114,659,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,659,208.57/12,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.32

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