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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.25, 17,290.41 and 6,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.25, 17,290.41 and 6,940.25 is: 9,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.25 : 17,290.41 = 6,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.25/17,290.41 = 6,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.25x = 17,290.41 × 6,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.25x = 119,999,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999,733.30/12,529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,577.57

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