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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.52, 17,252.08 and 6,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.52, 17,252.08 and 6,912.52 is: 9,539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.52 : 17,252.08 = 6,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.52/17,252.08 = 6,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.52x = 17,252.08 × 6,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.52x = 119,255,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,255,348.04/12,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.27

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