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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.29, 17,436.84 and 6,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.29, 17,436.84 and 6,970.24 is: 9,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.29 : 17,436.84 = 6,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.29/17,436.84 = 6,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.29x = 17,436.84 × 6,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.29x = 121,538,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,538,955.30/12,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.01

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