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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,503.26, 17,254.29 and 6,914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,503.26, 17,254.29 and 6,914.26 is: 9,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,503.26 : 17,254.29 = 6,914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,503.26/17,254.29 = 6,914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,503.26x = 17,254.29 × 6,914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,503.26x = 119,300,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,300,647.18/12,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.56

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