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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,546.43, 17,314.08 and 6,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,546.43, 17,314.08 and 6,957.43 is: 9,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,546.43 : 17,314.08 = 6,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,546.43/17,314.08 = 6,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,546.43x = 17,314.08 × 6,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,546.43x = 120,461,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,461,464.83/12,546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.25

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