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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,600.93, 17,389.52 and 6,935.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,600.93, 17,389.52 and 6,935.64 is: 9,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,600.93 : 17,389.52 = 6,935.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,600.93/17,389.52 = 6,935.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,600.93x = 17,389.52 × 6,935.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,600.93x = 120,607,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,607,376.61/12,600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.30

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