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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,361.48, 17,056.38 and 7,329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,361.48, 17,056.38 and 7,329.49 is: 10,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,361.48 : 17,056.38 = 7,329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,361.48/17,056.38 = 7,329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,361.48x = 17,056.38 × 7,329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,361.48x = 125,014,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,014,566.65/12,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.24

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