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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.25, 17,483.99 and 7,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.25, 17,483.99 and 7,004.43 is: 9,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.25 : 17,483.99 = 7,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.25/17,483.99 = 7,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.25x = 17,483.99 × 7,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.25x = 122,465,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,465,349.05/12,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.59

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