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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,324.55, 17,011.36 and 7,290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,324.55, 17,011.36 and 7,290.52 is: 10,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,324.55 : 17,011.36 = 7,290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,324.55/17,011.36 = 7,290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,324.55x = 17,011.36 × 7,290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,324.55x = 124,021,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,021,662.21/12,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.98

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