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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.31, 17,939.04 and 7,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.31, 17,939.04 and 7,030.97 is: 9,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.31 : 17,939.04 = 7,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.31/17,939.04 = 7,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.31x = 17,939.04 × 7,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.31x = 126,128,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,128,803.28/12,999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.73

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