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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,523.88, 17,283.50 and 6,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,523.88, 17,283.50 and 6,934.88 is: 9,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,523.88 : 17,283.50 = 6,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,523.88/17,283.50 = 6,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,523.88x = 17,283.50 × 6,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,523.88x = 119,858,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,858,877.39/12,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.43

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