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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.88, 17,041.73 and 7,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.88, 17,041.73 and 7,044.71 is: 9,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.88 : 17,041.73 = 7,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.88/17,041.73 = 7,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.88x = 17,041.73 × 7,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.88x = 120,053,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,053,925.32/12,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.27

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