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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,626.91, 17,425.44 and 6,962.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,626.91, 17,425.44 and 6,962.04 is: 9,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626.91 : 17,425.44 = 6,962.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626.91/17,425.44 = 6,962.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626.91x = 17,425.44 × 6,962.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626.91x = 121,316,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,316,610.30/12,626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.78

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