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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,328.69, 17,012.28 and 7,293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,328.69, 17,012.28 and 7,293.10 is: 10,063.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,328.69 : 17,012.28 = 7,293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,328.69/17,012.28 = 7,293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,328.69x = 17,012.28 × 7,293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,328.69x = 124,072,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,072,259.27/12,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.70

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