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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.39, 17,483.85 and 7,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.39, 17,483.85 and 7,003.98 is: 9,665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.39 : 17,483.85 = 7,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.39/17,483.85 = 7,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.39x = 17,483.85 × 7,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.39x = 122,456,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,456,535.72/12,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.54

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