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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,552.85, 17,322.95 and 6,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,552.85, 17,322.95 and 6,888.08 is: 9,505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,552.85 : 17,322.95 = 6,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,552.85/17,322.95 = 6,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,552.85x = 17,322.95 × 6,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,552.85x = 119,321,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,321,925.96/12,552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.57

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