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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.24, 17,033.58 and 7,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.24, 17,033.58 and 7,037.22 is: 9,708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.24 : 17,033.58 = 7,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.24/17,033.58 = 7,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.24x = 17,033.58 × 7,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.24x = 119,869,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,869,049.85/12,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.95

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