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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.28, 17,207.56 and 6,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.28, 17,207.56 and 6,803.98 is: 9,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.28 : 17,207.56 = 6,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.28/17,207.56 = 6,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.28x = 17,207.56 × 6,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.28x = 117,079,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,079,956.37/12,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.48

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