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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.03, 16,997.52 and 7,011.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.03, 16,997.52 and 7,011.85 is: 9,676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.03 : 16,997.52 = 7,011.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.03/16,997.52 = 7,011.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.03x = 16,997.52 × 7,011.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.03x = 119,184,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,184,018.12/12,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.36

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