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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,568.76, 17,345.64 and 6,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,568.76, 17,345.64 and 6,979.76 is: 9,632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,568.76 : 17,345.64 = 6,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,568.76/17,345.64 = 6,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,568.76x = 17,345.64 × 6,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,568.76x = 121,068,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,068,404.25/12,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.49

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