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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,310.88, 16,989.42 and 7,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,310.88, 16,989.42 and 7,006.04 is: 9,668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,310.88 : 16,989.42 = 7,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,310.88/16,989.42 = 7,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,310.88x = 16,989.42 × 7,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,310.88x = 119,028,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,028,471.15/12,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.56

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