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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.26, 17,042.09 and 7,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.26, 17,042.09 and 7,044.35 is: 9,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.26 : 17,042.09 = 7,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.26/17,042.09 = 7,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.26x = 17,042.09 × 7,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.26x = 120,050,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,050,326.26/12,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.26

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