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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,523.09, 17,281.87 and 6,934.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,523.09, 17,281.87 and 6,934.09 is: 9,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,523.09 : 17,281.87 = 6,934.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,523.09/17,281.87 = 6,934.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,523.09x = 17,281.87 × 6,934.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,523.09x = 119,834,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,834,041.95/12,523.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.05

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