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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.52, 17,023.06 and 7,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.52, 17,023.06 and 7,030.56 is: 9,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.52 : 17,023.06 = 7,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.52/17,023.06 = 7,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.52x = 17,023.06 × 7,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.52x = 119,681,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,681,644.71/12,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.20

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