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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.41, 17,094.86 and 7,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.41, 17,094.86 and 7,351.76 is: 10,144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.41 : 17,094.86 = 7,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.41/17,094.86 = 7,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.41x = 17,094.86 × 7,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.41x = 125,677,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,677,307.95/12,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.75

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