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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,695.91, 17,519.94 and 7,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,695.91, 17,519.94 and 7,030.89 is: 9,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,695.91 : 17,519.94 = 7,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,695.91/17,519.94 = 7,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,695.91x = 17,519.94 × 7,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,695.91x = 123,180,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,180,770.95/12,695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.40

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