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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.46, 17,030.19 and 7,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.46, 17,030.19 and 7,035.30 is: 9,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.46 : 17,030.19 = 7,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.46/17,030.19 = 7,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.46x = 17,030.19 × 7,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.46x = 119,812,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,812,495.71/12,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.13

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