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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.73, 17,031.51 and 7,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.73, 17,031.51 and 7,035.72 is: 9,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.73 : 17,031.51 = 7,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.73/17,031.51 = 7,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.73x = 17,031.51 × 7,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.73x = 119,828,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,828,935.54/12,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.89

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