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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,998.90, 17,935.35 and 7,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,998.90, 17,935.35 and 7,695.02 is: 10,617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,998.90 : 17,935.35 = 7,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,998.90/17,935.35 = 7,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,998.90x = 17,935.35 × 7,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,998.90x = 138,012,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,012,876.96/12,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.27

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