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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.55, 17,471.46 and 6,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.55, 17,471.46 and 6,995.68 is: 9,653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.55 : 17,471.46 = 6,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.55/17,471.46 = 6,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.55x = 17,471.46 × 6,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.55x = 122,224,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,224,743.29/12,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,653.98

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