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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.89, 17,325.72 and 6,965.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.89, 17,325.72 and 6,965.89 is: 9,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.89 : 17,325.72 = 6,965.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.89/17,325.72 = 6,965.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.89x = 17,325.72 × 6,965.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.89x = 120,689,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,689,059.69/12,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.91

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