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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514.47, 17,270.03 and 6,925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,514.47, 17,270.03 and 6,925.47 is: 9,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514.47 : 17,270.03 = 6,925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514.47/17,270.03 = 6,925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514.47x = 17,270.03 × 6,925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514.47x = 119,603,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,603,074.66/12,514.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.18

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