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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.16, 17,484.93 and 7,004.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.16, 17,484.93 and 7,004.61 is: 9,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.16 : 17,484.93 = 7,004.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.16/17,484.93 = 7,004.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.16x = 17,484.93 × 7,004.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.16x = 122,475,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,475,115.53/12,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.43

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