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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.76, 17,284.16 and 6,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.76, 17,284.16 and 6,935.76 is: 9,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.76 : 17,284.16 = 6,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.76/17,284.16 = 6,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.76x = 17,284.16 × 6,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.76x = 119,878,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,878,785.56/12,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571.34

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