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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332, 17,022.48 and 7,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332, 17,022.48 and 7,364 is: 10,164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332 : 17,022.48 = 7,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332/17,022.48 = 7,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332x = 17,022.48 × 7,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332x = 125,353,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,353,542.72/12,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164.90

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