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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.04, 17,198.96 and 6,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.04, 17,198.96 and 6,874 is: 9,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.04 : 17,198.96 = 6,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.04/17,198.96 = 6,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.04x = 17,198.96 × 6,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.04x = 118,225,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,225,651.04/12,463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.10

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