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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.08, 16,994.44 and 7,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.08, 16,994.44 and 7,281.04 is: 10,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.08 : 16,994.44 = 7,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.08/16,994.44 = 7,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.08x = 16,994.44 × 7,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.08x = 123,737,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,737,197.42/12,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.98

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