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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.16, 17,019.48 and 7,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.16, 17,019.48 and 7,294.12 is: 10,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.16 : 17,019.48 = 7,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.16/17,019.48 = 7,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.16x = 17,019.48 × 7,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.16x = 124,142,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,142,129.46/12,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.17

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