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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.13, 17,203.25 and 6,877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.13, 17,203.25 and 6,877.13 is: 9,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.13 : 17,203.25 = 6,877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.13/17,203.25 = 6,877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.13x = 17,203.25 × 6,877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.13x = 118,308,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,308,917.85/12,466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.43

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