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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.84, 17,020.44 and 7,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.84, 17,020.44 and 7,030.26 is: 9,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.84 : 17,020.44 = 7,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.84/17,020.44 = 7,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.84x = 17,020.44 × 7,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.84x = 119,658,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,658,118.51/12,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.25

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