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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.52, 16,988.61 and 7,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.52, 16,988.61 and 7,005.74 is: 9,667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.52 : 16,988.61 = 7,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.52/16,988.61 = 7,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.52x = 16,988.61 × 7,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.52x = 119,017,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,017,784.62/12,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.97

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