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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.81, 17,147.52 and 6,760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.81, 17,147.52 and 6,760.56 is: 9,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.81 : 17,147.52 = 6,760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.81/17,147.52 = 6,760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.81x = 17,147.52 × 6,760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.81x = 115,926,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,926,921.13/12,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.53

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