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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,326.70, 17,009.52 and 7,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,326.70, 17,009.52 and 7,291.10 is: 10,060.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326.70 : 17,009.52 = 7,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326.70/17,009.52 = 7,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326.70x = 17,009.52 × 7,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326.70x = 124,018,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,018,111.27/12,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.93

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