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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.08, 17,193.41 and 7,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.08, 17,193.41 and 7,083.97 is: 9,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.08 : 17,193.41 = 7,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.08/17,193.41 = 7,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.08x = 17,193.41 × 7,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.08x = 121,797,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,797,514.67/12,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.45

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