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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,468, 17,206.08 and 6,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,468, 17,206.08 and 6,878.88 is: 9,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,468 : 17,206.08 = 6,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,468/17,206.08 = 6,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,468x = 17,206.08 × 6,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,468x = 118,358,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,358,559.59/12,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.99

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