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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.01, 17,396.99 and 6,940.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.01, 17,396.99 and 6,940.65 is: 9,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.01 : 17,396.99 = 6,940.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.01/17,396.99 = 6,940.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.01x = 17,396.99 × 6,940.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.01x = 120,746,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,746,418.64/12,607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.72

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