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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.63, 16,854.02 and 6,835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.63, 16,854.02 and 6,835.17 is: 9,432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.63 : 16,854.02 = 6,835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.63/16,854.02 = 6,835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.63x = 16,854.02 × 6,835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.63x = 115,200,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,200,057.71/12,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.09

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