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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,468.79, 17,206.45 and 6,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,468.79, 17,206.45 and 6,879.79 is: 9,493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,468.79 : 17,206.45 = 6,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,468.79/17,206.45 = 6,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,468.79x = 17,206.45 × 6,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,468.79x = 118,376,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,376,762.65/12,468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.85

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