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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.06, 17,171.62 and 6,854.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.06, 17,171.62 and 6,854.06 is: 9,458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.06 : 17,171.62 = 6,854.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.06/17,171.62 = 6,854.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.06x = 17,171.62 × 6,854.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.06x = 117,695,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,695,313.78/12,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.71

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