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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,579, 17,359.02 and 6,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,579, 17,359.02 and 6,990 is: 9,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,579 : 17,359.02 = 6,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,579/17,359.02 = 6,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,579x = 17,359.02 × 6,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,579x = 121,339,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,339,549.80/12,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,646.20

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