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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.52, 17,484.80 and 7,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.52, 17,484.80 and 7,004.90 is: 9,666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.52 : 17,484.80 = 7,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.52/17,484.80 = 7,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.52x = 17,484.80 × 7,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.52x = 122,479,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,479,284.21/12,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.48

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