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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,334.28, 17,019.08 and 7,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,334.28, 17,019.08 and 7,296 is: 10,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,334.28 : 17,019.08 = 7,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,334.28/17,019.08 = 7,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,334.28x = 17,019.08 × 7,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,334.28x = 124,171,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,171,207.68/12,334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.16

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