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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.58, 17,007.93 and 7,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.58, 17,007.93 and 7,019.46 is: 9,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.58 : 17,007.93 = 7,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.58/17,007.93 = 7,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.58x = 17,007.93 × 7,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.58x = 119,386,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,386,484.32/12,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.65

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