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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.73, 16,998.45 and 7,010.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.73, 16,998.45 and 7,010.69 is: 9,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.73 : 16,998.45 = 7,010.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.73/16,998.45 = 7,010.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.73x = 16,998.45 × 7,010.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.73x = 119,170,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,170,879.64/12,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.53

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