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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.94, 17,051.28 and 6,905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.94, 17,051.28 and 6,905.01 is: 9,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.94 : 17,051.28 = 6,905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.94/17,051.28 = 6,905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.94x = 17,051.28 × 6,905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.94x = 117,739,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,739,258.91/12,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.96

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