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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,636.27, 17,437.89 and 6,971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,636.27, 17,437.89 and 6,971.25 is: 9,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,636.27 : 17,437.89 = 6,971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,636.27/17,437.89 = 6,971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,636.27x = 17,437.89 × 6,971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,636.27x = 121,563,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,563,890.66/12,636.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.24

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