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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.21, 17,341.85 and 6,978.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.21, 17,341.85 and 6,978.29 is: 9,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.21 : 17,341.85 = 6,978.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.21/17,341.85 = 6,978.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.21x = 17,341.85 × 6,978.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.21x = 121,016,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,016,458.44/12,566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.31

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