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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.93, 17,489.52 and 7,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.93, 17,489.52 and 7,007.55 is: 9,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.93 : 17,489.52 = 7,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.93/17,489.52 = 7,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.93x = 17,489.52 × 7,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.93x = 122,558,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,558,685.88/12,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.90

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