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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.72, 17,022.33 and 7,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.72, 17,022.33 and 7,029.06 is: 9,701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.72 : 17,022.33 = 7,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.72/17,022.33 = 7,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.72x = 17,022.33 × 7,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.72x = 119,650,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,650,978.91/12,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.13

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