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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,580.08, 17,360.48 and 6,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,580.08, 17,360.48 and 6,991.08 is: 9,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,580.08 : 17,360.48 = 6,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,580.08/17,360.48 = 6,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,580.08x = 17,360.48 × 6,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,580.08x = 121,368,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,368,504.52/12,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.67

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