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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.53, 16,993.33 and 7,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.53, 16,993.33 and 7,010.06 is: 9,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.53 : 16,993.33 = 7,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.53/16,993.33 = 7,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.53x = 16,993.33 × 7,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.53x = 119,124,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,124,160.41/12,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.25

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