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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.16, 17,019.97 and 7,028.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.16, 17,019.97 and 7,028.07 is: 9,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.16 : 17,019.97 = 7,028.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.16/17,019.97 = 7,028.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.16x = 17,019.97 × 7,028.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.16x = 119,617,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,617,498.70/12,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.85

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