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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.19, 17,059.62 and 7,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.19, 17,059.62 and 7,327.55 is: 10,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.19 : 17,059.62 = 7,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.19/17,059.62 = 7,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.19x = 17,059.62 × 7,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.19x = 125,005,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,005,160.71/12,364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.26

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