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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.16, 17,419.72 and 6,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.16, 17,419.72 and 6,958.44 is: 9,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.16 : 17,419.72 = 6,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.16/17,419.72 = 6,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.16x = 17,419.72 × 6,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.16x = 121,214,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,214,076.44/12,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.51

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