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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.91, 17,045.87 and 7,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.91, 17,045.87 and 7,046.76 is: 9,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.91 : 17,045.87 = 7,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.91/17,045.87 = 7,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.91x = 17,045.87 × 7,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.91x = 120,118,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,118,119.65/12,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.45

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