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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,619.40, 17,414.96 and 7,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,619.40, 17,414.96 and 7,030.40 is: 9,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,619.40 : 17,414.96 = 7,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,619.40/17,414.96 = 7,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,619.40x = 17,414.96 × 7,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,619.40x = 122,434,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,434,012.56/12,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.05

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