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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.20, 16,990.94 and 7,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.20, 16,990.94 and 7,007.36 is: 9,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.20 : 16,990.94 = 7,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.20/16,990.94 = 7,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.20x = 16,990.94 × 7,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.20x = 119,061,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,061,641.75/12,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.21

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