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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,653.67, 17,461.79 and 6,988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,653.67, 17,461.79 and 6,988.08 is: 9,643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,653.67 : 17,461.79 = 6,988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,653.67/17,461.79 = 6,988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,653.67x = 17,461.79 × 6,988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,653.67x = 122,024,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,024,350.52/12,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.40

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