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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514.75, 17,270.90 and 6,925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,514.75, 17,270.90 and 6,925.75 is: 9,557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514.75 : 17,270.90 = 6,925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514.75/17,270.90 = 6,925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514.75x = 17,270.90 × 6,925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514.75x = 119,613,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,613,935.68/12,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.84

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