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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.67, 17,266.37 and 6,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.67, 17,266.37 and 6,846.53 is: 9,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.67 : 17,266.37 = 6,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.67/17,266.37 = 6,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.67x = 17,266.37 × 6,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.67x = 118,214,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,214,599.63/12,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.35

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