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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.95, 17,437.71 and 6,970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.95, 17,437.71 and 6,970.90 is: 9,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.95 : 17,437.71 = 6,970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.95/17,437.71 = 6,970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.95x = 17,437.71 × 6,970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.95x = 121,556,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,556,532.64/12,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.90

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