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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.84, 17,420.28 and 6,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.84, 17,420.28 and 6,957.58 is: 9,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.84 : 17,420.28 = 6,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.84/17,420.28 = 6,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.84x = 17,420.28 × 6,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.84x = 121,202,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,202,991.72/12,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.88

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