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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,502.14, 17,252.91 and 6,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,502.14, 17,252.91 and 6,913.14 is: 9,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,502.14 : 17,252.91 = 6,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,502.14/17,252.91 = 6,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,502.14x = 17,252.91 × 6,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,502.14x = 119,271,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,271,782.24/12,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.11

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