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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.53, 17,325.43 and 6,889.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.53, 17,325.43 and 6,889.79 is: 9,508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.53 : 17,325.43 = 6,889.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.53/17,325.43 = 6,889.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.53x = 17,325.43 × 6,889.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.53x = 119,368,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,368,600.45/12,554.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.01

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