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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.22, 17,066.46 and 7,334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.22, 17,066.46 and 7,334.62 is: 10,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.22 : 17,066.46 = 7,334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.22/17,066.46 = 7,334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.22x = 17,066.46 × 7,334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.22x = 125,175,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,175,998.85/12,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.96

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