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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,573.83, 17,351.90 and 6,908.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,573.83, 17,351.90 and 6,908.95 is: 9,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,573.83 : 17,351.90 = 6,908.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,573.83/17,351.90 = 6,908.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,573.83x = 17,351.90 × 6,908.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,573.83x = 119,883,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,883,383.40/12,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.36

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