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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.38, 17,062.26 and 7,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.38, 17,062.26 and 7,332 is: 10,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.38 : 17,062.26 = 7,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.38/17,062.26 = 7,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.38x = 17,062.26 × 7,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.38x = 125,100,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,100,490.32/12,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.72

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