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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,639.08, 17,440.95 and 6,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,639.08, 17,440.95 and 6,974.04 is: 9,623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,639.08 : 17,440.95 = 6,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,639.08/17,440.95 = 6,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,639.08x = 17,440.95 × 6,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,639.08x = 121,633,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,633,848.07/12,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.63

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