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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,523.76, 17,283.20 and 6,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,523.76, 17,283.20 and 6,934.72 is: 9,570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,523.76 : 17,283.20 = 6,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,523.76/17,283.20 = 6,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,523.76x = 17,283.20 × 6,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,523.76x = 119,854,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,854,152.70/12,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.14

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