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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.71, 17,423.46 and 6,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.71, 17,423.46 and 6,960.42 is: 9,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.71 : 17,423.46 = 6,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.71/17,423.46 = 6,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.71x = 17,423.46 × 6,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.71x = 121,274,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,274,668.03/12,625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.37

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