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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.04, 17,022.31 and 7,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.04, 17,022.31 and 7,030.75 is: 9,702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.04 : 17,022.31 = 7,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.04/17,022.31 = 7,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.04x = 17,022.31 × 7,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.04x = 119,679,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,679,606.03/12,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.41

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