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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.22, 17,203.43 and 6,801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.22, 17,203.43 and 6,801.09 is: 9,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.22 : 17,203.43 = 6,801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.22/17,203.43 = 6,801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.22x = 17,203.43 × 6,801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.22x = 117,002,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,002,041.73/12,466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.53

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