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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.14, 17,492.76 and 7,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.14, 17,492.76 and 7,011.09 is: 9,675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.14 : 17,492.76 = 7,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.14/17,492.76 = 7,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.14x = 17,492.76 × 7,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.14x = 122,643,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,643,314.71/12,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.13

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