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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.57, 17,283.90 and 6,935.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.57, 17,283.90 and 6,935.57 is: 9,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.57 : 17,283.90 = 6,935.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.57/17,283.90 = 6,935.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.57x = 17,283.90 × 6,935.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.57x = 119,873,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,873,698.32/12,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.08

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