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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.37, 17,041.91 and 7,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.37, 17,041.91 and 7,044.87 is: 9,721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.37 : 17,041.91 = 7,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.37/17,041.91 = 7,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.37x = 17,041.91 × 7,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.37x = 120,057,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,057,955.29/12,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.00

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