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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.92, 17,327.50 and 6,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.92, 17,327.50 and 6,890.92 is: 9,509.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.92 : 17,327.50 = 6,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.92/17,327.50 = 6,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.92x = 17,327.50 × 6,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.92x = 119,402,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,402,416.30/12,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,509.65

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