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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.04, 17,475.46 and 6,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.04, 17,475.46 and 6,998.72 is: 9,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.04 : 17,475.46 = 6,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.04/17,475.46 = 6,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.04x = 17,475.46 × 6,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.04x = 122,305,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,305,851.41/12,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.73

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