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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,353.39, 17,046.59 and 7,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,353.39, 17,046.59 and 7,316.76 is: 10,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,353.39 : 17,046.59 = 7,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,353.39/17,046.59 = 7,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,353.39x = 17,046.59 × 7,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,353.39x = 124,725,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,725,807.85/12,353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.48

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