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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.59, 17,011.07 and 7,020.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.59, 17,011.07 and 7,020.90 is: 9,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.59 : 17,011.07 = 7,020.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.59/17,011.07 = 7,020.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.59x = 17,011.07 × 7,020.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.59x = 119,433,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,433,021.36/12,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,689.84

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