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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.52, 17,325.24 and 6,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.52, 17,325.24 and 6,965.52 is: 9,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.52 : 17,325.24 = 6,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.52/17,325.24 = 6,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.52x = 17,325.24 × 6,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.52x = 120,679,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,679,305.72/12,554.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.42

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