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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.54, 17,095.04 and 7,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.54, 17,095.04 and 7,351.88 is: 10,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.54 : 17,095.04 = 7,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.54/17,095.04 = 7,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.54x = 17,095.04 × 7,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.54x = 125,680,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,680,682.68/12,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.91

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