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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.79, 17,347.90 and 6,905.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.79, 17,347.90 and 6,905.77 is: 9,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.79 : 17,347.90 = 6,905.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.79/17,347.90 = 6,905.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.79x = 17,347.90 × 6,905.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.79x = 119,800,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,800,607.38/12,570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.08

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