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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,682.41, 17,501.24 and 7,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,682.41, 17,501.24 and 7,017.39 is: 9,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,682.41 : 17,501.24 = 7,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,682.41/17,501.24 = 7,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,682.41x = 17,501.24 × 7,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,682.41x = 122,812,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,812,991.48/12,682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.73

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