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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.16, 17,033.04 and 7,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.16, 17,033.04 and 7,037.04 is: 9,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.16 : 17,033.04 = 7,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.16/17,033.04 = 7,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.16x = 17,033.04 × 7,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.16x = 119,862,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,862,183.80/12,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.03

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