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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.84, 17,404.16 and 7,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.84, 17,404.16 and 7,022.84 is: 9,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.84 : 17,404.16 = 7,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.84/17,404.16 = 7,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.84x = 17,404.16 × 7,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.84x = 122,226,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,226,631.01/12,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.42

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