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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,502.32, 17,254.08 and 6,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,502.32, 17,254.08 and 6,913.68 is: 9,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,502.32 : 17,254.08 = 6,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,502.32/17,254.08 = 6,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,502.32x = 17,254.08 × 6,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,502.32x = 119,289,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,289,187.81/12,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.36

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