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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385.48, 17,091.82 and 7,007.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385.48, 17,091.82 and 7,007.85 is: 9,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385.48 : 17,091.82 = 7,007.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385.48/17,091.82 = 7,007.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385.48x = 17,091.82 × 7,007.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385.48x = 119,777,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,777,001.51/12,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.76

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