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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,619.25, 17,414.93 and 7,030.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,619.25, 17,414.93 and 7,030.61 is: 9,702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,619.25 : 17,414.93 = 7,030.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,619.25/17,414.93 = 7,030.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,619.25x = 17,414.93 × 7,030.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,619.25x = 122,437,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,437,545.85/12,619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.44

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