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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.68, 17,068.05 and 7,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.68, 17,068.05 and 7,333.38 is: 10,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.68 : 17,068.05 = 7,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.68/17,068.05 = 7,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.68x = 17,068.05 × 7,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.68x = 125,166,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,166,496.51/12,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.63

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