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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,459.23, 17,193.62 and 6,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,459.23, 17,193.62 and 6,794.06 is: 9,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,459.23 : 17,193.62 = 6,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,459.23/17,193.62 = 6,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,459.23x = 17,193.62 × 6,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,459.23x = 116,814,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,814,545.87/12,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.75

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