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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.64, 17,266.08 and 6,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.64, 17,266.08 and 6,846.92 is: 9,448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.64 : 17,266.08 = 6,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.64/17,266.08 = 6,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.64x = 17,266.08 × 6,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.64x = 118,219,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,219,468.47/12,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.76

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