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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.96, 17,266.98 and 6,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.96, 17,266.98 and 6,924.04 is: 9,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.96 : 17,266.98 = 6,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.96/17,266.98 = 6,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.96x = 17,266.98 × 6,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.96x = 119,557,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,557,260.20/12,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.44

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