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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.07, 17,337.11 and 6,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.07, 17,337.11 and 6,898.07 is: 9,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.07 : 17,337.11 = 6,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.07/17,337.11 = 6,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.07x = 17,337.11 × 6,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.07x = 119,592,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,592,598.38/12,563.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.38

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