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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,522.52, 17,282.28 and 6,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,522.52, 17,282.28 and 6,933.52 is: 9,568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,522.52 : 17,282.28 = 6,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,522.52/17,282.28 = 6,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,522.52x = 17,282.28 × 6,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,522.52x = 119,827,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,827,034.03/12,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.92

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