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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,520.34, 17,278.44 and 6,931.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,520.34, 17,278.44 and 6,931.34 is: 9,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,520.34 : 17,278.44 = 6,931.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,520.34/17,278.44 = 6,931.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,520.34x = 17,278.44 × 6,931.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,520.34x = 119,762,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,762,742.31/12,520.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.45

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