ITunes lost ... how to sync iPhone data back to blank iTunes ..

Hello Everyone,
Previous iTunes was lost and now have formatted and reinstalled Windows7 x64. iPhone (10.5.1) is currently backed up, via the new iTunes, to iCloud. And to the new computer as well. No other devices or computers involved.
How do I perform syncing operations without losing everything that's on my iPhone? Open to any solutions.
Thanks in advance.

See https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141.

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