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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.50, 17,666.07 and 6,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.50, 17,666.07 and 6,913.50 is: 9,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.50 : 17,666.07 = 6,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.50/17,666.07 = 6,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.50x = 17,666.07 × 6,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.50x = 122,134,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,134,374.95/12,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.63

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