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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.82, 17,469.09 and 6,993.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.82, 17,469.09 and 6,993.95 is: 9,651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.82 : 17,469.09 = 6,993.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.82/17,469.09 = 6,993.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.82x = 17,469.09 × 6,993.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.82x = 122,177,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,177,854.66/12,658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.60

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