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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,814.25, 17,683.67 and 6,926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,814.25, 17,683.67 and 6,926.25 is: 9,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,814.25 : 17,683.67 = 6,926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,814.25/17,683.67 = 6,926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,814.25x = 17,683.67 × 6,926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,814.25x = 122,481,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,481,484.71/12,814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.23

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