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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,508.77, 17,261.87 and 6,919.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,508.77, 17,261.87 and 6,919.77 is: 9,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,508.77 : 17,261.87 = 6,919.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,508.77/17,261.87 = 6,919.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,508.77x = 17,261.87 × 6,919.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,508.77x = 119,448,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,448,135.57/12,508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.15

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