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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.36, 17,348.16 and 6,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.36, 17,348.16 and 6,982 is: 9,634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.36 : 17,348.16 = 6,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.36/17,348.16 = 6,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.36x = 17,348.16 × 6,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.36x = 121,124,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,124,853.12/12,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,634.98

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