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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.52, 17,458.62 and 6,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.52, 17,458.62 and 6,986.14 is: 9,640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.52 : 17,458.62 = 6,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.52/17,458.62 = 6,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.52x = 17,458.62 × 6,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.52x = 121,968,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,968,363.53/12,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.61

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