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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.62, 17,307.46 and 6,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.62, 17,307.46 and 6,952.62 is: 9,594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.62 : 17,307.46 = 6,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.62/17,307.46 = 6,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.62x = 17,307.46 × 6,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.62x = 120,332,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,332,192.55/12,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.63

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