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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.91, 17,441.31 and 6,973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.91, 17,441.31 and 6,973.17 is: 9,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.91 : 17,441.31 = 6,973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.91/17,441.31 = 6,973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.91x = 17,441.31 × 6,973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.91x = 121,621,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,621,219.65/12,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.53

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