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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.59, 17,323.97 and 6,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.59, 17,323.97 and 6,964.59 is: 9,611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.59 : 17,323.97 = 6,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.59/17,323.97 = 6,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.59x = 17,323.97 × 6,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.59x = 120,654,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,654,378.36/12,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.14

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