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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,997.68, 17,936.84 and 7,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,997.68, 17,936.84 and 7,029.38 is: 9,700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,997.68 : 17,936.84 = 7,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,997.68/17,936.84 = 7,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,997.68x = 17,936.84 × 7,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,997.68x = 126,084,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,084,926.77/12,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.57

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