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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,526.02, 17,285.94 and 6,937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,526.02, 17,285.94 and 6,937.02 is: 9,573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,526.02 : 17,285.94 = 6,937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,526.02/17,285.94 = 6,937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,526.02x = 17,285.94 × 6,937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,526.02x = 119,912,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,912,911.50/12,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,573.11

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