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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,388.69, 17,097.24 and 7,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,388.69, 17,097.24 and 7,011.13 is: 9,675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,388.69 : 17,097.24 = 7,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,388.69/17,097.24 = 7,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,388.69x = 17,097.24 × 7,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,388.69x = 119,870,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,870,937.23/12,388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.84

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