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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.68, 17,471.40 and 7,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.68, 17,471.40 and 7,071.68 is: 9,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.68 : 17,471.40 = 7,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.68/17,471.40 = 7,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.68x = 17,471.40 × 7,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.68x = 123,552,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,552,149.95/12,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.73

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