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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.47, 17,483.82 and 7,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.47, 17,483.82 and 7,080.47 is: 9,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.47 : 17,483.82 = 7,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.47/17,483.82 = 7,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.47x = 17,483.82 × 7,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.47x = 123,793,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,793,575.58/12,669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.02

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