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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.26, 17,268.09 and 6,925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.26, 17,268.09 and 6,925.06 is: 9,557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.26 : 17,268.09 = 6,925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.26/17,268.09 = 6,925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.26x = 17,268.09 × 6,925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.26x = 119,582,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,582,559.34/12,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.23

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