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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.47, 17,119.56 and 6,816.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.47, 17,119.56 and 6,816.47 is: 9,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.47 : 17,119.56 = 6,816.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.47/17,119.56 = 6,816.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.47x = 17,119.56 × 6,816.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.47x = 116,694,881.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,694,881.56/12,405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.73

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