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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.88, 17,220.87 and 6,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.88, 17,220.87 and 6,889.88 is: 9,508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.88 : 17,220.87 = 6,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.88/17,220.87 = 6,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.88x = 17,220.87 × 6,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.88x = 118,649,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,649,727.80/12,478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.04

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