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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,399.40, 17,110.56 and 7,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,399.40, 17,110.56 and 7,364.26 is: 10,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,399.40 : 17,110.56 = 7,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,399.40/17,110.56 = 7,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,399.40x = 17,110.56 × 7,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,399.40x = 126,006,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,006,612.59/12,399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.32

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