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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.73, 17,023.73 and 7,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.73, 17,023.73 and 7,029.69 is: 9,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.73 : 17,023.73 = 7,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.73/17,023.73 = 7,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.73x = 17,023.73 × 7,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.73x = 119,671,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,671,544.54/12,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.21

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