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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.93, 17,320.92 and 6,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.93, 17,320.92 and 6,885.92 is: 9,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.93 : 17,320.92 = 6,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.93/17,320.92 = 6,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.93x = 17,320.92 × 6,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.93x = 119,270,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,270,469.45/12,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.92

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