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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,663.55, 17,475.58 and 6,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,663.55, 17,475.58 and 6,998.28 is: 9,657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,663.55 : 17,475.58 = 6,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,663.55/17,475.58 = 6,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,663.55x = 17,475.58 × 6,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,663.55x = 122,299,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,299,002.00/12,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.56

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