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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.03, 17,481.84 and 7,079.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.03, 17,481.84 and 7,079.03 is: 9,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.03 : 17,481.84 = 7,079.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.03/17,481.84 = 7,079.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.03x = 17,481.84 × 7,079.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.03x = 123,754,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,754,469.82/12,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.04

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