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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,321.29, 17,003.54 and 7,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,321.29, 17,003.54 and 7,016.13 is: 9,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,321.29 : 17,003.54 = 7,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,321.29/17,003.54 = 7,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,321.29x = 17,003.54 × 7,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,321.29x = 119,299,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,299,064.64/12,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.35

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