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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.78, 17,469.01 and 6,993.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.78, 17,469.01 and 6,993.67 is: 9,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.78 : 17,469.01 = 6,993.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.78/17,469.01 = 6,993.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.78x = 17,469.01 × 6,993.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.78x = 122,172,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,172,368.85/12,658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.20

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