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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.32, 17,334.72 and 6,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.32, 17,334.72 and 6,971.68 is: 9,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.32 : 17,334.72 = 6,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.32/17,334.72 = 6,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.32x = 17,334.72 × 6,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.32x = 120,852,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,852,120.73/12,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.74

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