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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.25, 17,264.69 and 6,921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.25, 17,264.69 and 6,921.25 is: 9,551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.25 : 17,264.69 = 6,921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.25/17,264.69 = 6,921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.25x = 17,264.69 × 6,921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.25x = 119,493,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,493,235.66/12,510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.63

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