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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,670.89, 17,485.13 and 7,005.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,670.89, 17,485.13 and 7,005.31 is: 9,666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,670.89 : 17,485.13 = 7,005.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,670.89/17,485.13 = 7,005.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,670.89x = 17,485.13 × 7,005.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,670.89x = 122,488,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,488,756.01/12,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,666.94

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