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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.28, 17,197.86 and 6,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.28, 17,197.86 and 6,873.28 is: 9,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.28 : 17,197.86 = 6,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.28/17,197.86 = 6,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.28x = 17,197.86 × 6,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.28x = 118,205,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,205,707.18/12,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.08

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