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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,507.51, 17,260.16 and 6,918.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,507.51, 17,260.16 and 6,918.51 is: 9,547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,507.51 : 17,260.16 = 6,918.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,507.51/17,260.16 = 6,918.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,507.51x = 17,260.16 × 6,918.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,507.51x = 119,414,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,414,554.97/12,507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.43

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