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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,400.78, 17,113.05 and 6,811.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,400.78, 17,113.05 and 6,811.78 is: 9,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,400.78 : 17,113.05 = 6,811.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,400.78/17,113.05 = 6,811.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,400.78x = 17,113.05 × 6,811.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,400.78x = 116,570,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,570,331.73/12,400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.24

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