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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.28, 17,006.92 and 7,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.28, 17,006.92 and 7,020.20 is: 9,686.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.28 : 17,006.92 = 7,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.28/17,006.92 = 7,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.28x = 17,006.92 × 7,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.28x = 119,391,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,391,979.78/12,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.76

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