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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.30, 17,197.90 and 6,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.30, 17,197.90 and 6,873.30 is: 9,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.30 : 17,197.90 = 6,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.30/17,197.90 = 6,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.30x = 17,197.90 × 6,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.30x = 118,206,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,206,326.07/12,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.11

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