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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,662.93, 17,475.90 and 6,998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,662.93, 17,475.90 and 6,998.79 is: 9,658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,662.93 : 17,475.90 = 6,998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,662.93/17,475.90 = 6,998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,662.93x = 17,475.90 × 6,998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,662.93x = 122,310,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,310,031.79/12,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.90

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