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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.25, 16,991.52 and 7,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.25, 16,991.52 and 7,007.56 is: 9,670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.25 : 16,991.52 = 7,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.25/16,991.52 = 7,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.25x = 16,991.52 × 7,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.25x = 119,069,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,069,095.89/12,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.78

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