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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.83, 17,349.41 and 6,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.83, 17,349.41 and 6,906.67 is: 9,531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.83 : 17,349.41 = 6,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.83/17,349.41 = 6,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.83x = 17,349.41 × 6,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.83x = 119,826,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,826,623.46/12,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.36

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