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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,595.29, 17,381.11 and 6,930.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,595.29, 17,381.11 and 6,930.01 is: 9,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,595.29 : 17,381.11 = 6,930.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,595.29/17,381.11 = 6,930.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,595.29x = 17,381.11 × 6,930.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,595.29x = 120,451,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,451,266.11/12,595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.20

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