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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.76, 17,297.28 and 6,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.76, 17,297.28 and 6,944.64 is: 9,583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.76 : 17,297.28 = 6,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.76/17,297.28 = 6,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.76x = 17,297.28 × 6,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.76x = 120,123,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,123,382.58/12,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.99

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