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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.26, 17,198.33 and 6,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.26, 17,198.33 and 6,797.47 is: 9,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.26 : 17,198.33 = 6,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.26/17,198.33 = 6,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.26x = 17,198.33 × 6,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.26x = 116,905,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,905,087.49/12,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.73

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