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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.77, 17,484.95 and 7,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.77, 17,484.95 and 7,005.19 is: 9,666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.77 : 17,484.95 = 7,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.77/17,484.95 = 7,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.77x = 17,484.95 × 7,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.77x = 122,485,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,485,361.97/12,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.77

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