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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.12, 17,109.90 and 7,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.12, 17,109.90 and 7,363.08 is: 10,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.12 : 17,109.90 = 7,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.12/17,109.90 = 7,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.12x = 17,109.90 × 7,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.12x = 125,981,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,981,562.49/12,399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.52

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