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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.29, 17,023.13 and 7,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.29, 17,023.13 and 7,029.25 is: 9,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.29 : 17,023.13 = 7,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.29/17,023.13 = 7,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.29x = 17,023.13 × 7,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.29x = 119,659,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,659,785.21/12,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.61

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