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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.56, 17,031.45 and 7,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.56, 17,031.45 and 7,306.06 is: 10,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.56 : 17,031.45 = 7,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.56/17,031.45 = 7,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.56x = 17,031.45 × 7,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.56x = 124,432,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,432,795.59/12,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.42

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