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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,508.86, 17,262.26 and 6,919.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,508.86, 17,262.26 and 6,919.86 is: 9,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,508.86 : 17,262.26 = 6,919.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,508.86/17,262.26 = 6,919.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,508.86x = 17,262.26 × 6,919.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,508.86x = 119,452,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,452,422.48/12,508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.43

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