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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.63, 17,311.59 and 6,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.63, 17,311.59 and 6,955.63 is: 9,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.63 : 17,311.59 = 6,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.63/17,311.59 = 6,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.63x = 17,311.59 × 6,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.63x = 120,413,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,413,014.75/12,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.77

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