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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,499.89, 17,249.84 and 6,910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,499.89, 17,249.84 and 6,910.89 is: 9,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,499.89 : 17,249.84 = 6,910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,499.89/17,249.84 = 6,910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,499.89x = 17,249.84 × 6,910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,499.89x = 119,211,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,211,712.20/12,499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.02

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