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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.22, 17,029.71 and 7,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.22, 17,029.71 and 7,303.20 is: 10,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.22 : 17,029.71 = 7,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.22/17,029.71 = 7,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.22x = 17,029.71 × 7,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.22x = 124,371,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,371,378.07/12,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.99

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