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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.11, 17,306.90 and 6,875.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.11, 17,306.90 and 6,875.97 is: 9,488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.11 : 17,306.90 = 6,875.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.11/17,306.90 = 6,875.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.11x = 17,306.90 × 6,875.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.11x = 119,001,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,001,725.19/12,541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.93

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