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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.49, 17,019.32 and 7,029.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.49, 17,019.32 and 7,029.99 is: 9,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.49 : 17,019.32 = 7,029.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.49/17,019.32 = 7,029.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.49x = 17,019.32 × 7,029.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.49x = 119,645,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,645,614.26/12,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.30

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