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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.61, 17,073.72 and 7,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.61, 17,073.72 and 7,067.30 is: 9,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.61 : 17,073.72 = 7,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.61/17,073.72 = 7,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.61x = 17,073.72 × 7,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.61x = 120,665,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,665,101.36/12,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.81

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