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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.71, 17,050.53 and 9,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.71, 17,050.53 and 9,001 is: 12,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.71 : 17,050.53 = 9,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.71/17,050.53 = 9,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.71x = 17,050.53 × 9,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.71x = 153,471,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,471,820.53/12,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.11

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