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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,656.66, 17,466.26 and 6,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,656.66, 17,466.26 and 6,991.34 is: 9,648.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,656.66 : 17,466.26 = 6,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,656.66/17,466.26 = 6,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,656.66x = 17,466.26 × 6,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,656.66x = 122,112,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,112,439.90/12,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,648.08

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