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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.88, 17,343.67 and 6,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.88, 17,343.67 and 6,978.88 is: 9,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.88 : 17,343.67 = 6,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.88/17,343.67 = 6,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.88x = 17,343.67 × 6,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.88x = 121,039,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,039,304.97/12,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.85

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