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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,458.52, 17,192.24 and 6,793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,458.52, 17,192.24 and 6,793.13 is: 9,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,458.52 : 17,192.24 = 6,793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,458.52/17,192.24 = 6,793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,458.52x = 17,192.24 × 6,793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,458.52x = 116,789,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,789,001.38/12,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.23

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