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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.02, 17,018.70 and 6,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.02, 17,018.70 and 6,955.66 is: 9,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.02 : 17,018.70 = 6,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.02/17,018.70 = 6,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.02x = 17,018.70 × 6,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.02x = 118,376,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,376,290.84/12,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.32

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