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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,340.68, 17,030.44 and 7,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,340.68, 17,030.44 and 7,036 is: 9,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,340.68 : 17,030.44 = 7,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,340.68/17,030.44 = 7,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,340.68x = 17,030.44 × 7,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,340.68x = 119,826,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,826,175.84/12,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.85

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