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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.46, 17,333.70 and 6,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.46, 17,333.70 and 6,895.44 is: 9,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.46 : 17,333.70 = 6,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.46/17,333.70 = 6,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.46x = 17,333.70 × 6,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.46x = 119,523,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,523,488.33/12,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,515.85

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