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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.39, 17,197.84 and 6,873.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.39, 17,197.84 and 6,873.39 is: 9,485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.39 : 17,197.84 = 6,873.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.39/17,197.84 = 6,873.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.39x = 17,197.84 × 6,873.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.39x = 118,207,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,207,461.48/12,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.14

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