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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.28, 17,203.44 and 6,800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.28, 17,203.44 and 6,800.96 is: 9,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.28 : 17,203.44 = 6,800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.28/17,203.44 = 6,800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.28x = 17,203.44 × 6,800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.28x = 116,999,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,999,907.30/12,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.31

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