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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.08, 17,443.07 and 6,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.08, 17,443.07 and 6,975.33 is: 9,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.08 : 17,443.07 = 6,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.08/17,443.07 = 6,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.08x = 17,443.07 × 6,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.08x = 121,671,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,671,134.59/12,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.82

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