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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.48, 17,312.16 and 6,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.48, 17,312.16 and 6,955.48 is: 9,598.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.48 : 17,312.16 = 6,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.48/17,312.16 = 6,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.48x = 17,312.16 × 6,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.48x = 120,414,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,414,382.64/12,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.99

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