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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,382.81, 17,084.99 and 7,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,382.81, 17,084.99 and 7,348.14 is: 10,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,382.81 : 17,084.99 = 7,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,382.81/17,084.99 = 7,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,382.81x = 17,084.99 × 7,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,382.81x = 125,542,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,542,916.79/12,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.49

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