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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.61, 17,312.33 and 6,955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.61, 17,312.33 and 6,955.61 is: 9,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.61 : 17,312.33 = 6,955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.61/17,312.33 = 6,955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.61x = 17,312.33 × 6,955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.61x = 120,417,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,417,746.50/12,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.17

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