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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524, 17,283.40 and 6,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524, 17,283.40 and 6,858.96 is: 9,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524 : 17,283.40 = 6,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524/17,283.40 = 6,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524x = 17,283.40 × 6,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524x = 118,546,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,546,149.26/12,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.52

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