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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.62, 17,203.98 and 6,801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.62, 17,203.98 and 6,801.42 is: 9,385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.62 : 17,203.98 = 6,801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.62/17,203.98 = 6,801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.62x = 17,203.98 × 6,801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.62x = 117,011,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,011,493.65/12,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.98

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