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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,671.58, 17,486.64 and 7,006.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,671.58, 17,486.64 and 7,006.71 is: 9,669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,671.58 : 17,486.64 = 7,006.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,671.58/17,486.64 = 7,006.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,671.58x = 17,486.64 × 7,006.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,671.58x = 122,523,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,523,815.35/12,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.18

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