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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.14, 17,484.82 and 7,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.14, 17,484.82 and 7,081.14 is: 9,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.14 : 17,484.82 = 7,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.14/17,484.82 = 7,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.14x = 17,484.82 × 7,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.14x = 123,812,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,812,458.29/12,670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.99

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