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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,998.73, 17,938.25 and 7,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,998.73, 17,938.25 and 7,030.40 is: 9,701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,998.73 : 17,938.25 = 7,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,998.73/17,938.25 = 7,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,998.73x = 17,938.25 × 7,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,998.73x = 126,113,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,113,072.80/12,998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.95

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