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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,546.08, 17,313.60 and 6,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,546.08, 17,313.60 and 6,957.12 is: 9,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,546.08 : 17,313.60 = 6,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,546.08/17,313.60 = 6,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,546.08x = 17,313.60 × 6,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,546.08x = 120,452,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,452,792.83/12,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.83

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