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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.88, 17,338.16 and 6,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.88, 17,338.16 and 6,974.88 is: 9,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.88 : 17,338.16 = 6,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.88/17,338.16 = 6,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.88x = 17,338.16 × 6,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.88x = 120,931,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,931,585.42/12,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.34

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