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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.34, 17,035.20 and 7,039.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.34, 17,035.20 and 7,039.02 is: 9,713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.34 : 17,035.20 = 7,039.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.34/17,035.20 = 7,039.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.34x = 17,035.20 × 7,039.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.34x = 119,911,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,911,113.50/12,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.85

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