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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.32, 17,325.06 and 6,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.32, 17,325.06 and 6,964.68 is: 9,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.32 : 17,325.06 = 6,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.32/17,325.06 = 6,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.32x = 17,325.06 × 6,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.32x = 120,663,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,663,498.88/12,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.08

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