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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.11, 17,008.65 and 7,020.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.11, 17,008.65 and 7,020.42 is: 9,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.11 : 17,008.65 = 7,020.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.11/17,008.65 = 7,020.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.11x = 17,008.65 × 7,020.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.11x = 119,407,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,407,834.74/12,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.18

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