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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.59, 17,395.44 and 6,940.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.59, 17,395.44 and 6,940.04 is: 9,577.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.59 : 17,395.44 = 6,940.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.59/17,395.44 = 6,940.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.59x = 17,395.44 × 6,940.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.59x = 120,725,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,725,049.42/12,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.11

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