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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520, 17,277.60 and 6,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520, 17,277.60 and 6,931 is: 9,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520 : 17,277.60 = 6,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520/17,277.60 = 6,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520x = 17,277.60 × 6,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520x = 119,751,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,751,045.60/12,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.78

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