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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,453.93, 17,186.07 and 6,864.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,453.93, 17,186.07 and 6,864.93 is: 9,473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,453.93 : 17,186.07 = 6,864.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,453.93/17,186.07 = 6,864.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,453.93x = 17,186.07 × 6,864.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,453.93x = 117,981,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,981,167.53/12,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.41

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