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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.08, 17,019.24 and 7,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.08, 17,019.24 and 7,027.12 is: 9,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.08 : 17,019.24 = 7,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.08/17,019.24 = 7,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.08x = 17,019.24 × 7,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.08x = 119,596,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,596,241.79/12,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.98

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