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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,619.28, 17,415.59 and 6,955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,619.28, 17,415.59 and 6,955.05 is: 9,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,619.28 : 17,415.59 = 6,955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,619.28/17,415.59 = 6,955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,619.28x = 17,415.59 × 6,955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,619.28x = 121,126,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,126,212.15/12,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.50

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