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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.04, 17,197.58 and 6,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.04, 17,197.58 and 6,873 is: 9,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.04 : 17,197.58 = 6,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.04/17,197.58 = 6,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.04x = 17,197.58 × 6,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.04x = 118,198,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,198,967.34/12,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.72

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