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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.44, 16,990.20 and 7,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.44, 16,990.20 and 7,006.56 is: 9,670.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.44 : 16,990.20 = 7,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.44/16,990.20 = 7,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.44x = 16,990.20 × 7,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.44x = 119,042,855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,042,855.71/12,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.07

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