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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,519.76, 17,277.96 and 6,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,519.76, 17,277.96 and 6,855.20 is: 9,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,519.76 : 17,277.96 = 6,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,519.76/17,277.96 = 6,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,519.76x = 17,277.96 × 6,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,519.76x = 118,443,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,443,871.39/12,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.55

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