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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.89, 17,487.89 and 7,007.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.89, 17,487.89 and 7,007.31 is: 9,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.89 : 17,487.89 = 7,007.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.89/17,487.89 = 7,007.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.89x = 17,487.89 × 7,007.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.89x = 122,543,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,543,066.48/12,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.70

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