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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.58, 17,307.57 and 6,876.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.58, 17,307.57 and 6,876.84 is: 9,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.58 : 17,307.57 = 6,876.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.58/17,307.57 = 6,876.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.58x = 17,307.57 × 6,876.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.58x = 119,021,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,021,480.37/12,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.15

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