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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,380.01, 17,083.33 and 7,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,380.01, 17,083.33 and 7,274.98 is: 10,038.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,380.01 : 17,083.33 = 7,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,380.01/17,083.33 = 7,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,380.01x = 17,083.33 × 7,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,380.01x = 124,280,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,280,884.08/12,380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.84

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