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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.75, 17,414.24 and 7,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.75, 17,414.24 and 7,030.11 is: 9,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.75 : 17,414.24 = 7,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.75/17,414.24 = 7,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.75x = 17,414.24 × 7,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.75x = 122,423,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,423,987.62/12,618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.75

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