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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.58, 17,051.91 and 7,051.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.58, 17,051.91 and 7,051.19 is: 9,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.58 : 17,051.91 = 7,051.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.58/17,051.91 = 7,051.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.58x = 17,051.91 × 7,051.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.58x = 120,236,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,236,281.15/12,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,731.34

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