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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.67, 17,469.02 and 7,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.67, 17,469.02 and 7,069.67 is: 9,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.67 : 17,469.02 = 7,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.67/17,469.02 = 7,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.67x = 17,469.02 × 7,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.67x = 123,500,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,500,171.28/12,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.17

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