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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.22, 16,988.89 and 7,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.22, 16,988.89 and 7,007.13 is: 9,668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.22 : 16,988.89 = 7,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.22/16,988.89 = 7,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.22x = 16,988.89 × 7,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.22x = 119,043,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,043,240.81/12,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.71

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