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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552, 17,322.24 and 6,963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552, 17,322.24 and 6,963.84 is: 9,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552 : 17,322.24 = 6,963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552/17,322.24 = 6,963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552x = 17,322.24 × 6,963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552x = 120,629,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,629,307.80/12,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.37

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