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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.95, 17,152.03 and 7,050.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.95, 17,152.03 and 7,050.67 is: 9,729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.95 : 17,152.03 = 7,050.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.95/17,152.03 = 7,050.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.95x = 17,152.03 × 7,050.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.95x = 120,933,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,933,292.88/12,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.19

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