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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.99, 17,940.03 and 7,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.99, 17,940.03 and 7,031.70 is: 9,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.99 : 17,940.03 = 7,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.99/17,940.03 = 7,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.99x = 17,940.03 × 7,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.99x = 126,148,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,148,908.95/12,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.77

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