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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.66, 17,032.91 and 7,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.66, 17,032.91 and 7,306.37 is: 10,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.66 : 17,032.91 = 7,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.66/17,032.91 = 7,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.66x = 17,032.91 × 7,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.66x = 124,448,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,448,620.94/12,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.17

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