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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.62, 17,326.17 and 6,890.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.62, 17,326.17 and 6,890.22 is: 9,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.62 : 17,326.17 = 6,890.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.62/17,326.17 = 6,890.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.62x = 17,326.17 × 6,890.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.62x = 119,381,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,381,123.06/12,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.19

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