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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.52, 17,266.50 and 6,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.52, 17,266.50 and 6,923.52 is: 9,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.52 : 17,266.50 = 6,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.52/17,266.50 = 6,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.52x = 17,266.50 × 6,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.52x = 119,544,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,544,958.08/12,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.03

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