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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,328.99, 17,009.84 and 7,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,328.99, 17,009.84 and 7,020.05 is: 9,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,328.99 : 17,009.84 = 7,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,328.99/17,009.84 = 7,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,328.99x = 17,009.84 × 7,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,328.99x = 119,409,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,409,859.79/12,328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.29

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