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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.88, 17,045.87 and 7,314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.88, 17,045.87 and 7,314.71 is: 10,095.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.88 : 17,045.87 = 7,314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.88/17,045.87 = 7,314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.88x = 17,045.87 × 7,314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.88x = 124,685,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,685,473.94/12,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.27

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