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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.21, 17,059.56 and 7,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.21, 17,059.56 and 7,329.61 is: 10,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.21 : 17,059.56 = 7,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.21/17,059.56 = 7,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.21x = 17,059.56 × 7,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.21x = 125,039,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,039,921.57/12,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.05

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