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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.68, 16,918.08 and 6,954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.68, 16,918.08 and 6,954.54 is: 9,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.68 : 16,918.08 = 6,954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.68/16,918.08 = 6,954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.68x = 16,918.08 × 6,954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.68x = 117,657,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,657,464.08/12,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.11

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