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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.44, 17,007.36 and 7,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.44, 17,007.36 and 7,020.48 is: 9,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.44 : 17,007.36 = 7,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.44/17,007.36 = 7,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.44x = 17,007.36 × 7,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.44x = 119,399,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,399,830.73/12,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.27

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