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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.96, 17,099.70 and 7,356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.96, 17,099.70 and 7,356.47 is: 10,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.96 : 17,099.70 = 7,356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.96/17,099.70 = 7,356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.96x = 17,099.70 × 7,356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.96x = 125,793,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,793,430.06/12,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.39

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