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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.38, 17,453.38 and 6,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.38, 17,453.38 and 6,982.13 is: 9,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.38 : 17,453.38 = 6,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.38/17,453.38 = 6,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.38x = 17,453.38 × 6,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.38x = 121,861,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,861,663.38/12,647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.33

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