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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.03, 16,970.77 and 7,263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.03, 16,970.77 and 7,263.87 is: 10,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.03 : 16,970.77 = 7,263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.03/16,970.77 = 7,263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.03x = 16,970.77 × 7,263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.03x = 123,273,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,273,467.08/12,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.84

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