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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.92, 17,320.59 and 6,885.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.92, 17,320.59 and 6,885.91 is: 9,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.92 : 17,320.59 = 6,885.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.92/17,320.59 = 6,885.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.92x = 17,320.59 × 6,885.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.92x = 119,268,023.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,268,023.89/12,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.73

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