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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.09, 17,019.95 and 6,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.09, 17,019.95 and 6,955.63 is: 9,599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.09 : 17,019.95 = 6,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.09/17,019.95 = 6,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.09x = 17,019.95 × 6,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.09x = 118,384,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,384,534.76/12,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.71

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