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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.34, 17,485.44 and 7,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.34, 17,485.44 and 7,081.34 is: 9,772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.34 : 17,485.44 = 7,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.34/17,485.44 = 7,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.34x = 17,485.44 × 7,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.34x = 123,820,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,820,345.69/12,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.46

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