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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.56, 17,203.62 and 6,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.56, 17,203.62 and 6,801.34 is: 9,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.56 : 17,203.62 = 6,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.56/17,203.62 = 6,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.56x = 17,203.62 × 6,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.56x = 117,007,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,007,668.85/12,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.72

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