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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.93, 17,060.19 and 7,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.93, 17,060.19 and 7,058.24 is: 9,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.93 : 17,060.19 = 7,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.93/17,060.19 = 7,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.93x = 17,060.19 × 7,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.93x = 120,414,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,414,915.47/12,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,740.00

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