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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.62, 17,005.03 and 7,353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.62, 17,005.03 and 7,353.66 is: 10,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.62 : 17,005.03 = 7,353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.62/17,005.03 = 7,353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.62x = 17,005.03 × 7,353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.62x = 125,049,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,049,208.91/12,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.94

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