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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.49, 17,018.89 and 6,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.49, 17,018.89 and 6,957.26 is: 9,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.49 : 17,018.89 = 6,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.49/17,018.89 = 6,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.49x = 17,018.89 × 6,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.49x = 118,404,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,404,842.64/12,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.71

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