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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.78, 17,323.02 and 6,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.78, 17,323.02 and 6,887.43 is: 9,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.78 : 17,323.02 = 6,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.78/17,323.02 = 6,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.78x = 17,323.02 × 6,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.78x = 119,311,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,311,126.77/12,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.75

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