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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,349.32, 17,042.08 and 7,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,349.32, 17,042.08 and 7,044 is: 9,720.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,349.32 : 17,042.08 = 7,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,349.32/17,042.08 = 7,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,349.32x = 17,042.08 × 7,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,349.32x = 120,044,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,044,411.52/12,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.73

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