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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,688.88, 17,510.21 and 7,023.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,688.88, 17,510.21 and 7,023.87 is: 9,692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,688.88 : 17,510.21 = 7,023.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,688.88/17,510.21 = 7,023.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,688.88x = 17,510.21 × 7,023.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,688.88x = 122,989,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,989,429.93/12,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.70

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