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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.48, 17,053.24 and 7,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.48, 17,053.24 and 7,052 is: 9,731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.48 : 17,053.24 = 7,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.48/17,053.24 = 7,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.48x = 17,053.24 × 7,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.48x = 120,259,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,259,448.48/12,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,731.71

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