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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,660.76, 17,471.54 and 6,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,660.76, 17,471.54 and 6,995.96 is: 9,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,660.76 : 17,471.54 = 6,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,660.76/17,471.54 = 6,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,660.76x = 17,471.54 × 6,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,660.76x = 122,230,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,230,194.98/12,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,654.25

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