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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,397.60, 17,102.95 and 7,358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,397.60, 17,102.95 and 7,358.95 is: 10,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,397.60 : 17,102.95 = 7,358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,397.60/17,102.95 = 7,358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,397.60x = 17,102.95 × 7,358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,397.60x = 125,859,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,859,753.90/12,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.95

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