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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,998.95, 17,938.55 and 7,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,998.95, 17,938.55 and 7,030.62 is: 9,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,998.95 : 17,938.55 = 7,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,998.95/17,938.55 = 7,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,998.95x = 17,938.55 × 7,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,998.95x = 126,119,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119,145.98/12,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.26

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