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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.22, 17,484.86 and 7,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.22, 17,484.86 and 7,081.22 is: 9,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.22 : 17,484.86 = 7,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.22/17,484.86 = 7,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.22x = 17,484.86 × 7,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.22x = 123,814,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,814,140.33/12,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.06

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