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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,357.63, 17,051.85 and 6,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,357.63, 17,051.85 and 6,979.86 is: 9,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,357.63 : 17,051.85 = 6,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,357.63/17,051.85 = 6,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,357.63x = 17,051.85 × 6,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,357.63x = 119,019,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,019,525.74/12,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.26

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