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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,376.22, 17,081.66 and 7,343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,376.22, 17,081.66 and 7,343.22 is: 10,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,376.22 : 17,081.66 = 7,343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,376.22/17,081.66 = 7,343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,376.22x = 17,081.66 × 7,343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,376.22x = 125,434,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,434,387.35/12,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.11

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