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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,313.79, 16,993.02 and 7,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,313.79, 16,993.02 and 7,009.64 is: 9,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,313.79 : 16,993.02 = 7,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,313.79/16,993.02 = 7,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,313.79x = 16,993.02 × 7,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,313.79x = 119,114,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,114,957.76/12,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.30

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