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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,522.42, 17,280.90 and 6,933.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,522.42, 17,280.90 and 6,933.42 is: 9,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,522.42 : 17,280.90 = 6,933.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,522.42/17,280.90 = 6,933.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,522.42x = 17,280.90 × 6,933.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,522.42x = 119,815,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,815,737.68/12,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.10

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