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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.67, 17,023.26 and 7,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.67, 17,023.26 and 7,030.35 is: 9,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.67 : 17,023.26 = 7,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.67/17,023.26 = 7,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.67x = 17,023.26 × 7,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.67x = 119,679,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,679,475.94/12,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.90

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