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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,509.25, 17,263.31 and 6,920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,509.25, 17,263.31 and 6,920.25 is: 9,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,509.25 : 17,263.31 = 6,920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,509.25/17,263.31 = 6,920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,509.25x = 17,263.31 × 6,920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,509.25x = 119,466,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,466,421.03/12,509.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.25

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