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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,519.58, 17,277.22 and 6,854.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,519.58, 17,277.22 and 6,854.23 is: 9,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,519.58 : 17,277.22 = 6,854.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,519.58/17,277.22 = 6,854.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,519.58x = 17,277.22 × 6,854.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,519.58x = 118,422,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422,113.38/12,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.95

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