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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.33, 17,010.63 and 7,481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.33, 17,010.63 and 7,481.11 is: 10,324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.33 : 17,010.63 = 7,481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.33/17,010.63 = 7,481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.33x = 17,010.63 × 7,481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.33x = 127,258,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,258,404.61/12,326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.11

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