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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.01, 16,989.18 and 7,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.01, 16,989.18 and 7,277.05 is: 10,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.01 : 16,989.18 = 7,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.01/16,989.18 = 7,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.01x = 16,989.18 × 7,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.01x = 123,631,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,631,069.85/12,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.32

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