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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,339.46, 17,027.44 and 7,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,339.46, 17,027.44 and 7,033.29 is: 9,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,339.46 : 17,027.44 = 7,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,339.46/17,027.44 = 7,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,339.46x = 17,027.44 × 7,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,339.46x = 119,758,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,758,923.48/12,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.36

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