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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,312.92, 16,992.25 and 7,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,312.92, 16,992.25 and 7,007.62 is: 9,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,312.92 : 16,992.25 = 7,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,312.92/16,992.25 = 7,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,312.92x = 16,992.25 × 7,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,312.92x = 119,075,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,075,230.95/12,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.75

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