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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,502.04, 17,251.80 and 6,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,502.04, 17,251.80 and 6,913.04 is: 9,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,502.04 : 17,251.80 = 6,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,502.04/17,251.80 = 6,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,502.04x = 17,251.80 × 6,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,502.04x = 119,262,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,262,383.47/12,502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.43

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