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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.40, 16,917.38 and 6,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.40, 16,917.38 and 6,954.20 is: 9,596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.40 : 16,917.38 = 6,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.40/16,917.38 = 6,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.40x = 16,917.38 × 6,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.40x = 117,646,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,646,844.00/12,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.46

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