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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.93, 16,983.93 and 7,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.93, 16,983.93 and 7,001.44 is: 9,661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.93 : 16,983.93 = 7,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.93/16,983.93 = 7,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.93x = 16,983.93 × 7,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.93x = 118,911,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,911,966.86/12,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,661.41

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