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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.04, 17,267.74 and 6,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.04, 17,267.74 and 6,924.04 is: 9,555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.04 : 17,267.74 = 6,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.04/17,267.74 = 6,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.04x = 17,267.74 × 6,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.04x = 119,562,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,562,522.47/12,513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.03

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