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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.41, 17,351.42 and 6,908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.41, 17,351.42 and 6,908.27 is: 9,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.41 : 17,351.42 = 6,908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.41/17,351.42 = 6,908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.41x = 17,351.42 × 6,908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.41x = 119,868,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,868,337.62/12,573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.48

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