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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529, 17,290.56 and 6,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529, 17,290.56 and 6,940 is: 9,577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529 : 17,290.56 = 6,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529/17,290.56 = 6,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529x = 17,290.56 × 6,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529x = 119,996,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,996,486.40/12,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.50

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