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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.80, 17,325.62 and 6,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.80, 17,325.62 and 6,965.80 is: 9,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.80 : 17,325.62 = 6,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.80/17,325.62 = 6,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.80x = 17,325.62 × 6,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.80x = 120,686,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,686,803.80/12,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.80

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