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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,633.83, 17,434.46 and 6,969.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,633.83, 17,434.46 and 6,969.09 is: 9,617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,633.83 : 17,434.46 = 6,969.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,633.83/17,434.46 = 6,969.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,633.83x = 17,434.46 × 6,969.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,633.83x = 121,502,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,502,286.00/12,633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.22

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