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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.41, 17,198.06 and 6,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.41, 17,198.06 and 6,797.06 is: 9,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.41 : 17,198.06 = 6,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.41/17,198.06 = 6,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.41x = 17,198.06 × 6,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.41x = 116,896,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,896,176.71/12,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.90

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