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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.38, 17,269.01 and 6,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.38, 17,269.01 and 6,924.38 is: 9,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.38 : 17,269.01 = 6,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.38/17,269.01 = 6,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.38x = 17,269.01 × 6,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.38x = 119,577,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,577,187.46/12,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.95

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