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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.61, 17,939.47 and 7,031.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.61, 17,939.47 and 7,031.27 is: 9,703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.61 : 17,939.47 = 7,031.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.61/17,939.47 = 7,031.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.61x = 17,939.47 × 7,031.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.61x = 126,137,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,137,149.95/12,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.15

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