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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,655.83, 17,464.95 and 6,990.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,655.83, 17,464.95 and 6,990.93 is: 9,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,655.83 : 17,464.95 = 6,990.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,655.83/17,464.95 = 6,990.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,655.83x = 17,464.95 × 6,990.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,655.83x = 122,096,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096,242.90/12,655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.43

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