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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.57, 17,326.59 and 6,966.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.57, 17,326.59 and 6,966.57 is: 9,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.57 : 17,326.59 = 6,966.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.57/17,326.59 = 6,966.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.57x = 17,326.59 × 6,966.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.57x = 120,706,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,706,902.10/12,555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.81

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