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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.97, 17,053.83 and 7,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.97, 17,053.83 and 7,052.58 is: 9,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.97 : 17,053.83 = 7,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.97/17,053.83 = 7,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.97x = 17,053.83 × 7,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.97x = 120,273,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273,500.38/12,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.25

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