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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.52, 17,481.17 and 7,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.52, 17,481.17 and 7,002.27 is: 9,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.52 : 17,481.17 = 7,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.52/17,481.17 = 7,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.52x = 17,481.17 × 7,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.52x = 122,407,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,407,837.24/12,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,663.13

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