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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.87, 17,031.74 and 7,035.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.87, 17,031.74 and 7,035.93 is: 9,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.87 : 17,031.74 = 7,035.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.87/17,031.74 = 7,035.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.87x = 17,031.74 × 7,035.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.87x = 119,834,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,834,095.24/12,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.20

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