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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,540.63, 17,306.07 and 6,951.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,540.63, 17,306.07 and 6,951.63 is: 9,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,540.63 : 17,306.07 = 6,951.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,540.63/17,306.07 = 6,951.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,540.63x = 17,306.07 × 6,951.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,540.63x = 120,305,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,305,395.39/12,540.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.25

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