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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.46, 17,338.05 and 6,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.46, 17,338.05 and 6,975.54 is: 9,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.46 : 17,338.05 = 6,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.46/17,338.05 = 6,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.46x = 17,338.05 × 6,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.46x = 120,942,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,942,261.30/12,563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.51

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