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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.41, 17,389.23 and 6,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.41, 17,389.23 and 6,935.22 is: 9,570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.41 : 17,389.23 = 6,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.41/17,389.23 = 6,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.41x = 17,389.23 × 6,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.41x = 120,598,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,598,135.68/12,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.21

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