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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,468.63, 17,206.70 and 6,879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,468.63, 17,206.70 and 6,879.63 is: 9,493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,468.63 : 17,206.70 = 6,879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,468.63/17,206.70 = 6,879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,468.63x = 17,206.70 × 6,879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,468.63x = 118,375,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,375,729.52/12,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.88

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