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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.21, 17,062.45 and 7,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.21, 17,062.45 and 7,058.91 is: 9,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.21 : 17,062.45 = 7,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.21/17,062.45 = 7,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.21x = 17,062.45 × 7,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.21x = 120,442,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,442,345.27/12,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.21

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