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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259, 16,917.56 and 6,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259, 16,917.56 and 6,954.20 is: 9,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259 : 16,917.56 = 6,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259/16,917.56 = 6,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259x = 16,917.56 × 6,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259x = 117,648,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,648,095.75/12,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.88

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