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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.34, 17,019.09 and 7,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.34, 17,019.09 and 7,027.02 is: 9,697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.34 : 17,019.09 = 7,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.34/17,019.09 = 7,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.34x = 17,019.09 × 7,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.34x = 119,593,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,593,485.81/12,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.55

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