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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.25, 17,347.13 and 6,905.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.25, 17,347.13 and 6,905.51 is: 9,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.25 : 17,347.13 = 6,905.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.25/17,347.13 = 6,905.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.25x = 17,347.13 × 6,905.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.25x = 119,790,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,790,723.47/12,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.70

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