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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.88, 17,068.46 and 9,360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.88, 17,068.46 and 9,360.09 is: 12,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.88 : 17,068.46 = 9,360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.88/17,068.46 = 9,360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.88x = 17,068.46 × 9,360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.88x = 159,762,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,762,274.96/12,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.08

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