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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.76, 17,034.66 and 7,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.76, 17,034.66 and 7,039.08 is: 9,713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.76 : 17,034.66 = 7,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.76/17,034.66 = 7,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.76x = 17,034.66 × 7,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.76x = 119,908,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,908,334.51/12,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.30

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