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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.11, 17,011.38 and 7,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.11, 17,011.38 and 7,021.17 is: 9,686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.11 : 17,011.38 = 7,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.11/17,011.38 = 7,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.11x = 17,011.38 × 7,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.11x = 119,439,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,439,817.24/12,330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.84

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