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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.24, 17,030.82 and 7,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.24, 17,030.82 and 7,035.22 is: 9,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.24 : 17,030.82 = 7,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.24/17,030.82 = 7,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.24x = 17,030.82 × 7,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.24x = 119,815,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,815,565.48/12,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.19

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