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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.99, 17,348.51 and 6,905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.99, 17,348.51 and 6,905.63 is: 9,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.99 : 17,348.51 = 6,905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.99/17,348.51 = 6,905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.99x = 17,348.51 × 6,905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.99x = 119,802,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802,356.58/12,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.31

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