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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,603.93, 17,393.41 and 7,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,603.93, 17,393.41 and 7,016.25 is: 9,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,603.93 : 17,393.41 = 7,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,603.93/17,393.41 = 7,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,603.93x = 17,393.41 × 7,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,603.93x = 122,036,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,036,425.95/12,603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.41

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