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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.81, 17,333.94 and 6,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.81, 17,333.94 and 6,895.59 is: 9,515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.81 : 17,333.94 = 6,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.81/17,333.94 = 6,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.81x = 17,333.94 × 6,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.81x = 119,527,743.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,527,743.32/12,560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,515.93

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