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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.52, 17,484.61 and 7,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.52, 17,484.61 and 7,004.94 is: 9,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.52 : 17,484.61 = 7,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.52/17,484.61 = 7,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.52x = 17,484.61 × 7,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.52x = 122,478,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,478,558.66/12,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.42

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