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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,632.93, 17,433.58 and 6,967.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,632.93, 17,433.58 and 6,967.93 is: 9,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,632.93 : 17,433.58 = 6,967.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,632.93/17,433.58 = 6,967.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,632.93x = 17,433.58 × 6,967.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,632.93x = 121,475,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,475,877.92/12,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.81

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