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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,318.41, 16,996.88 and 7,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,318.41, 16,996.88 and 7,011.83 is: 9,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,318.41 : 16,996.88 = 7,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,318.41/16,996.88 = 7,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,318.41x = 16,996.88 × 7,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,318.41x = 119,179,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,179,165.64/12,318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.89

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