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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.57, 17,322.46 and 6,963.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.57, 17,322.46 and 6,963.57 is: 9,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.57 : 17,322.46 = 6,963.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.57/17,322.46 = 6,963.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.57x = 17,322.46 × 6,963.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.57x = 120,626,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,626,145.37/12,552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.68

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