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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,619.27, 17,414.94 and 7,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,619.27, 17,414.94 and 7,030.27 is: 9,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,619.27 : 17,414.94 = 7,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,619.27/17,414.94 = 7,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,619.27x = 17,414.94 × 7,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,619.27x = 122,431,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,431,730.23/12,619.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.97

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