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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.77, 17,419.32 and 6,957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.77, 17,419.32 and 6,957.75 is: 9,601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.77 : 17,419.32 = 6,957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.77/17,419.32 = 6,957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.77x = 17,419.32 × 6,957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.77x = 121,199,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,199,273.73/12,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.64

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