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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,315.02, 16,990.52 and 7,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,315.02, 16,990.52 and 7,008.51 is: 9,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,315.02 : 16,990.52 = 7,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,315.02/16,990.52 = 7,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,315.02x = 16,990.52 × 7,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,315.02x = 119,078,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,078,194.28/12,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.34

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