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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.30, 17,055.72 and 6,693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.30, 17,055.72 and 6,693.91 is: 9,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.30 : 17,055.72 = 6,693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.30/17,055.72 = 6,693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.30x = 17,055.72 × 6,693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.30x = 114,169,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,169,501.09/12,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.54

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