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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.52, 17,487.92 and 7,007.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.52, 17,487.92 and 7,007.51 is: 9,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.52 : 17,487.92 = 7,007.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.52/17,487.92 = 7,007.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.52x = 17,487.92 × 7,007.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.52x = 122,546,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,546,686.84/12,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.51

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