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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.21, 16,991.01 and 7,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.21, 16,991.01 and 7,007.16 is: 9,669.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.21 : 16,991.01 = 7,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.21/16,991.01 = 7,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.21x = 16,991.01 × 7,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.21x = 119,058,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,058,725.63/12,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.97

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