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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.27, 17,311.29 and 6,879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.27, 17,311.29 and 6,879.54 is: 9,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.27 : 17,311.29 = 6,879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.27/17,311.29 = 6,879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.27x = 17,311.29 × 6,879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.27x = 119,093,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,093,591.05/12,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.86

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