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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.39, 17,415.90 and 6,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.39, 17,415.90 and 6,955.66 is: 9,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.39 : 17,415.90 = 6,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.39/17,415.90 = 6,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.39x = 17,415.90 × 6,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.39x = 121,139,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,139,078.99/12,620.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.68

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