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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.64, 17,469.96 and 6,993.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.64, 17,469.96 and 6,993.47 is: 9,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.64 : 17,469.96 = 6,993.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.64/17,469.96 = 6,993.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.64x = 17,469.96 × 6,993.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.64x = 122,175,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,175,641.16/12,659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,650.80

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