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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.29, 17,419.53 and 6,957.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.29, 17,419.53 and 6,957.05 is: 9,601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.29 : 17,419.53 = 6,957.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.29/17,419.53 = 6,957.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.29x = 17,419.53 × 6,957.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.29x = 121,188,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,188,454.09/12,622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.15

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