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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.38, 17,488.96 and 7,007.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.38, 17,488.96 and 7,007.99 is: 9,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.38 : 17,488.96 = 7,007.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.38/17,488.96 = 7,007.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.38x = 17,488.96 × 7,007.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.38x = 122,562,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,562,391.25/12,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.85

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