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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,379.96, 17,083.55 and 7,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,379.96, 17,083.55 and 7,344.64 is: 10,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,379.96 : 17,083.55 = 7,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,379.96/17,083.55 = 7,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,379.96x = 17,083.55 × 7,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,379.96x = 125,472,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,472,524.67/12,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.13

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