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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.16, 17,009.58 and 7,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.16, 17,009.58 and 7,021.30 is: 9,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.16 : 17,009.58 = 7,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.16/17,009.58 = 7,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.16x = 17,009.58 × 7,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.16x = 119,429,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,429,364.05/12,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.31

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