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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.28, 17,012.84 and 7,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.28, 17,012.84 and 7,293.12 is: 10,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.28 : 17,012.84 = 7,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.28/17,012.84 = 7,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.28x = 17,012.84 × 7,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.28x = 124,076,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,076,639.60/12,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.21

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