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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,317.67, 16,997.45 and 7,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,317.67, 16,997.45 and 7,011.77 is: 9,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,317.67 : 16,997.45 = 7,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,317.67/16,997.45 = 7,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,317.67x = 16,997.45 × 7,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,317.67x = 119,182,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,182,089.94/12,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.70

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