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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.26, 17,299.35 and 6,946.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.26, 17,299.35 and 6,946.14 is: 9,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.26 : 17,299.35 = 6,946.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.26/17,299.35 = 6,946.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.26x = 17,299.35 × 6,946.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.26x = 120,163,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,163,707.01/12,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.06

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