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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.32, 17,030.82 and 7,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.32, 17,030.82 and 7,036.12 is: 9,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.32 : 17,030.82 = 7,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.32/17,030.82 = 7,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.32x = 17,030.82 × 7,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.32x = 119,830,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,830,893.22/12,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.73

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