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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.25, 17,266.91 and 6,923.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.25, 17,266.91 and 6,923.61 is: 9,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.25 : 17,266.91 = 6,923.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.25/17,266.91 = 6,923.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.25x = 17,266.91 × 6,923.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.25x = 119,549,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,549,316.13/12,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.58

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