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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.08, 17,312.98 and 6,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.08, 17,312.98 and 6,956.08 is: 9,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.08 : 17,312.98 = 6,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.08/17,312.98 = 6,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.08x = 17,312.98 × 6,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.08x = 120,430,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,430,473.92/12,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.82

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