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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.77, 17,107.53 and 6,807.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.77, 17,107.53 and 6,807.77 is: 9,394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.77 : 17,107.53 = 6,807.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.77/17,107.53 = 6,807.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.77x = 17,107.53 × 6,807.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.77x = 116,464,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,464,129.51/12,396.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.72

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