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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501, 17,251.74 and 6,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501, 17,251.74 and 6,912.36 is: 9,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501 : 17,251.74 = 6,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501/17,251.74 = 6,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501x = 17,251.74 × 6,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501x = 119,250,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,250,237.51/12,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.26

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