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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.37, 17,668.97 and 7,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.37, 17,668.97 and 7,061.01 is: 9,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.37 : 17,668.97 = 7,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.37/17,668.97 = 7,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.37x = 17,668.97 × 7,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.37x = 124,760,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,760,738.55/12,803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.37

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