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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,396.85, 17,101.92 and 7,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,396.85, 17,101.92 and 7,358.21 is: 10,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,396.85 : 17,101.92 = 7,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,396.85/17,101.92 = 7,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,396.85x = 17,101.92 × 7,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,396.85x = 125,839,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,839,433.25/12,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.92

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