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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.04, 17,266.36 and 6,923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.04, 17,266.36 and 6,923.04 is: 9,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.04 : 17,266.36 = 6,923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.04/17,266.36 = 6,923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.04x = 17,266.36 × 6,923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.04x = 119,535,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535,700.93/12,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.65

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