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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.37, 16,997.55 and 7,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.37, 16,997.55 and 7,011.16 is: 9,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.37 : 16,997.55 = 7,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.37/16,997.55 = 7,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.37x = 16,997.55 × 7,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.37x = 119,172,473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,172,473.87/12,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.16

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