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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.29, 17,470.29 and 6,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.29, 17,470.29 and 6,994.97 is: 9,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.29 : 17,470.29 = 6,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.29/17,470.29 = 6,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.29x = 17,470.29 × 6,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.29x = 122,204,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,204,154.44/12,660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.56

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