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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,012.84, 17,997.72 and 7,330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,012.84, 17,997.72 and 7,330.44 is: 10,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,012.84 : 17,997.72 = 7,330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,012.84/17,997.72 = 7,330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,012.84x = 17,997.72 × 7,330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,012.84x = 131,931,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,931,206.60/12,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.52

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