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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,462.52, 17,198.22 and 6,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,462.52, 17,198.22 and 6,873.52 is: 9,485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,462.52 : 17,198.22 = 6,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,462.52/17,198.22 = 6,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,462.52x = 17,198.22 × 6,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,462.52x = 118,212,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,212,309.13/12,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.43

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