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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.81, 17,464.95 and 6,990.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.81, 17,464.95 and 6,990.95 is: 9,647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.81 : 17,464.95 = 6,990.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.81/17,464.95 = 6,990.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.81x = 17,464.95 × 6,990.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.81x = 122,096,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096,570.37/12,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.47

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