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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.61, 17,489.47 and 7,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.61, 17,489.47 and 7,007.79 is: 9,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.61 : 17,489.47 = 7,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.61/17,489.47 = 7,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.61x = 17,489.47 × 7,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.61x = 122,562,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,562,532.97/12,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.45

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