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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,521.16, 17,280.36 and 6,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,521.16, 17,280.36 and 6,932.16 is: 9,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,521.16 : 17,280.36 = 6,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,521.16/17,280.36 = 6,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,521.16x = 17,280.36 × 6,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,521.16x = 119,790,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,790,220.38/12,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.02

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