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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.72, 17,312.36 and 6,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.72, 17,312.36 and 6,955.72 is: 9,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.72 : 17,312.36 = 6,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.72/17,312.36 = 6,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.72x = 17,312.36 × 6,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.72x = 120,419,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,419,928.70/12,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.25

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