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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.22, 17,341.41 and 6,901.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.22, 17,341.41 and 6,901.33 is: 9,523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.22 : 17,341.41 = 6,901.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.22/17,341.41 = 6,901.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.22x = 17,341.41 × 6,901.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.22x = 119,678,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,678,793.08/12,566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.85

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