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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510, 17,263.92 and 6,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510, 17,263.92 and 6,921.12 is: 9,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510 : 17,263.92 = 6,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510/17,263.92 = 6,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510x = 17,263.92 × 6,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510x = 119,485,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,485,661.99/12,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.21

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