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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.22, 17,037.74 and 7,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.22, 17,037.74 and 7,041.03 is: 9,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.22 : 17,037.74 = 7,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.22/17,037.74 = 7,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.22x = 17,037.74 × 7,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.22x = 119,963,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,963,192.18/12,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.59

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