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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.52, 17,251.32 and 6,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.52, 17,251.32 and 6,912.52 is: 9,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.52 : 17,251.32 = 6,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.52/17,251.32 = 6,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.52x = 17,251.32 × 6,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.52x = 119,250,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,250,094.53/12,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.85

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