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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.49, 17,939.34 and 7,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.49, 17,939.34 and 7,031.20 is: 9,703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.49 : 17,939.34 = 7,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.49/17,939.34 = 7,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.49x = 17,939.34 × 7,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.49x = 126,134,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,134,997.71/12,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.08

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