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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.38, 17,007.94 and 7,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.38, 17,007.94 and 7,020.34 is: 9,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.38 : 17,007.94 = 7,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.38/17,007.94 = 7,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.38x = 17,007.94 × 7,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.38x = 119,401,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,401,521.50/12,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.81

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