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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,565, 17,340.24 and 6,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,565, 17,340.24 and 6,976 is: 9,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,565 : 17,340.24 = 6,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,565/17,340.24 = 6,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,565x = 17,340.24 × 6,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,565x = 120,965,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,965,514.24/12,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,627.18

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