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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.84, 17,018.08 and 7,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.84, 17,018.08 and 7,027.34 is: 9,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.84 : 17,018.08 = 7,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.84/17,018.08 = 7,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.84x = 17,018.08 × 7,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.84x = 119,591,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,591,834.31/12,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.02

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