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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,468.78, 17,206.92 and 6,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,468.78, 17,206.92 and 6,879.78 is: 9,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,468.78 : 17,206.92 = 6,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,468.78/17,206.92 = 6,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,468.78x = 17,206.92 × 6,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,468.78x = 118,379,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,379,824.08/12,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.10

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