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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.52, 17,042.13 and 7,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.52, 17,042.13 and 7,045.02 is: 9,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.52 : 17,042.13 = 7,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.52/17,042.13 = 7,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.52x = 17,042.13 × 7,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.52x = 120,062,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,062,146.69/12,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.22

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