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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.09, 17,326.49 and 6,890.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.09, 17,326.49 and 6,890.01 is: 9,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.09 : 17,326.49 = 6,890.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.09/17,326.49 = 6,890.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.09x = 17,326.49 × 6,890.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.09x = 119,379,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,379,681.57/12,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.47

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