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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,325.95, 17,010.50 and 7,022.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,325.95, 17,010.50 and 7,022.43 is: 9,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,325.95 : 17,010.50 = 7,022.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,325.95/17,010.50 = 7,022.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,325.95x = 17,010.50 × 7,022.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,325.95x = 119,455,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,455,010.40/12,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.34

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