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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.58, 17,017.74 and 7,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.58, 17,017.74 and 7,027.08 is: 9,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.58 : 17,017.74 = 7,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.58/17,017.74 = 7,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.58x = 17,017.74 × 7,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.58x = 119,585,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,585,020.40/12,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,696.68

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