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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,331, 17,021.10 and 7,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,331, 17,021.10 and 7,363 is: 10,163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,331 : 17,021.10 = 7,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,331/17,021.10 = 7,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,331x = 17,021.10 × 7,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,331x = 125,326,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,326,359.30/12,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.52

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