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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.03, 17,341.59 and 6,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.03, 17,341.59 and 6,901.31 is: 9,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.03 : 17,341.59 = 6,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.03/17,341.59 = 6,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.03x = 17,341.59 × 6,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.03x = 119,679,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,679,606.67/12,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.05

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