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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.92, 17,053.98 and 7,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.92, 17,053.98 and 7,052.50 is: 9,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.92 : 17,053.98 = 7,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.92/17,053.98 = 7,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.92x = 17,053.98 × 7,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.92x = 120,273,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273,193.95/12,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.27

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