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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,553.82, 17,323.68 and 6,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,553.82, 17,323.68 and 6,888.44 is: 9,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,553.82 : 17,323.68 = 6,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,553.82/17,323.68 = 6,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,553.82x = 17,323.68 × 6,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,553.82x = 119,333,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,333,130.26/12,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.72

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