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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.98, 17,346.92 and 6,905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.98, 17,346.92 and 6,905.59 is: 9,529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.98 : 17,346.92 = 6,905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.98/17,346.92 = 6,905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.98x = 17,346.92 × 6,905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.98x = 119,790,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,790,639.39/12,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.14

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