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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.29, 17,006.66 and 7,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.29, 17,006.66 and 7,290.46 is: 10,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.29 : 17,006.66 = 7,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.29/17,006.66 = 7,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.29x = 17,006.66 × 7,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.29x = 123,986,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,986,290.95/12,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.14

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