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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.47, 17,023.40 and 7,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.47, 17,023.40 and 7,030.15 is: 9,701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.47 : 17,023.40 = 7,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.47/17,023.40 = 7,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.47x = 17,023.40 × 7,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.47x = 119,677,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,677,055.51/12,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.86

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