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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,566.58, 17,341.20 and 6,902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,566.58, 17,341.20 and 6,902.07 is: 9,524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,566.58 : 17,341.20 = 6,902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,566.58/17,341.20 = 6,902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,566.58x = 17,341.20 × 6,902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,566.58x = 119,690,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,690,224.06/12,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.48

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