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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.59, 17,325.28 and 6,889.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.59, 17,325.28 and 6,889.43 is: 9,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.59 : 17,325.28 = 6,889.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.59/17,325.28 = 6,889.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.59x = 17,325.28 × 6,889.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.59x = 119,361,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361,336.15/12,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.39

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