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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.15, 17,022.47 and 7,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.15, 17,022.47 and 7,029.18 is: 9,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.15 : 17,022.47 = 7,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.15/17,022.47 = 7,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.15x = 17,022.47 × 7,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.15x = 119,653,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,653,970.53/12,338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.89

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