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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,343.64, 17,034.30 and 7,041.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,343.64, 17,034.30 and 7,041.53 is: 9,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,343.64 : 17,034.30 = 7,041.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,343.64/17,034.30 = 7,041.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,343.64x = 17,034.30 × 7,041.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,343.64x = 119,947,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,947,577.06/12,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.36

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