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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.22, 17,475.50 and 6,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.22, 17,475.50 and 6,998.96 is: 9,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.22 : 17,475.50 = 6,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.22/17,475.50 = 6,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.22x = 17,475.50 × 6,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.22x = 122,310,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,310,386.67/12,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,657.95

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