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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.74, 17,486.85 and 7,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.74, 17,486.85 and 7,006.72 is: 9,668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.74 : 17,486.85 = 7,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.74/17,486.85 = 7,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.74x = 17,486.85 × 7,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.74x = 122,525,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,525,391.64/12,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.43

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