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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.32, 17,017.86 and 7,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.32, 17,017.86 and 7,027.72 is: 9,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.32 : 17,017.86 = 7,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.32/17,017.86 = 7,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.32x = 17,017.86 × 7,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.32x = 119,596,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,596,755.08/12,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.83

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