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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,495.69, 17,244.05 and 6,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,495.69, 17,244.05 and 6,906.69 is: 9,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,495.69 : 17,244.05 = 6,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,495.69/17,244.05 = 6,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,495.69x = 17,244.05 × 6,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,495.69x = 119,099,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,099,307.69/12,495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.23

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