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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,595.08, 17,381.52 and 6,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,595.08, 17,381.52 and 6,929.76 is: 9,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,595.08 : 17,381.52 = 6,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,595.08/17,381.52 = 6,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,595.08x = 17,381.52 × 6,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,595.08x = 120,449,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,449,762.04/12,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.24

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