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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.97, 12,994.02 and 7,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.97, 12,994.02 and 7,030.73 is: 9,686.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.97 : 12,994.02 = 7,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.97/12,994.02 = 7,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.97x = 12,994.02 × 7,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.97x = 91,357,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,357,446.23/9,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.96

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