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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,975.92, 17,906.77 and 7,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,975.92, 17,906.77 and 7,007.59 is: 9,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,975.92 : 17,906.77 = 7,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,975.92/17,906.77 = 7,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,975.92x = 17,906.77 × 7,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,975.92x = 125,483,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,483,268.38/12,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.47

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