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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.04, 17,007.60 and 7,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.04, 17,007.60 and 7,291.72 is: 10,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.04 : 17,007.60 = 7,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.04/17,007.60 = 7,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.04x = 17,007.60 × 7,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.04x = 124,014,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,014,657.07/12,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.38

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