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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.08, 17,022.66 and 7,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.08, 17,022.66 and 7,029.88 is: 9,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.08 : 17,022.66 = 7,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.08/17,022.66 = 7,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.08x = 17,022.66 × 7,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.08x = 119,667,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,667,257.08/12,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.38

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