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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.42, 16,990.90 and 7,007.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.42, 16,990.90 and 7,007.11 is: 9,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.42 : 16,990.90 = 7,007.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.42/16,990.90 = 7,007.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.42x = 16,990.90 × 7,007.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.42x = 119,057,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,057,105.30/12,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.68

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