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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,371.67, 17,071.97 and 7,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,371.67, 17,071.97 and 7,065.77 is: 9,750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,371.67 : 17,071.97 = 7,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,371.67/17,071.97 = 7,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,371.67x = 17,071.97 × 7,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,371.67x = 120,626,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,626,492.78/12,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.22

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