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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.56, 17,425.94 and 6,962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.56, 17,425.94 and 6,962.12 is: 9,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.56 : 17,425.94 = 6,962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.56/17,425.94 = 6,962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.56x = 17,425.94 × 6,962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.56x = 121,321,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,321,485.39/12,627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.67

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