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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.84, 17,220.90 and 6,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.84, 17,220.90 and 6,889.84 is: 9,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.84 : 17,220.90 = 6,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.84/17,220.90 = 6,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.84x = 17,220.90 × 6,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.84x = 118,649,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,649,245.66/12,478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.03

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