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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.26, 17,153.75 and 6,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.26, 17,153.75 and 6,841.26 is: 9,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.26 : 17,153.75 = 6,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.26/17,153.75 = 6,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.26x = 17,153.75 × 6,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.26x = 117,353,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,353,263.73/12,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.93

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