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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.94, 17,007.65 and 7,291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.94, 17,007.65 and 7,291.11 is: 10,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.94 : 17,007.65 = 7,291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.94/17,007.65 = 7,291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.94x = 17,007.65 × 7,291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.94x = 124,004,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,004,622.70/12,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.09

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