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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.08, 17,041.34 and 7,043.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.08, 17,041.34 and 7,043.65 is: 9,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.08 : 17,041.34 = 7,043.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.08/17,041.34 = 7,043.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.08x = 17,041.34 × 7,043.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.08x = 120,033,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,033,209.50/12,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.01

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