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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.27, 17,011.67 and 7,022.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.27, 17,011.67 and 7,022.31 is: 9,690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.27 : 17,011.67 = 7,022.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.27/17,011.67 = 7,022.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.27x = 17,011.67 × 7,022.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.27x = 119,461,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,461,185.25/12,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.81

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