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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.40, 17,021.70 and 7,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.40, 17,021.70 and 7,031.40 is: 9,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.40 : 17,021.70 = 7,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.40/17,021.70 = 7,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.40x = 17,021.70 × 7,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.40x = 119,686,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,686,381.38/12,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.68

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