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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,519.59, 17,277.03 and 6,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,519.59, 17,277.03 and 6,930.59 is: 9,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,519.59 : 17,277.03 = 6,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,519.59/17,277.03 = 6,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,519.59x = 17,277.03 × 6,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,519.59x = 119,739,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,739,924.96/12,519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.21

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