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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.20, 16,913.79 and 6,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.20, 16,913.79 and 6,951.24 is: 9,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.20 : 16,913.79 = 6,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.20/16,913.79 = 6,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.20x = 16,913.79 × 6,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.20x = 117,571,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,571,813.60/12,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.84

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