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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,469.83, 17,207.83 and 6,804.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,469.83, 17,207.83 and 6,804.43 is: 9,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,469.83 : 17,207.83 = 6,804.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,469.83/17,207.83 = 6,804.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,469.83x = 17,207.83 × 6,804.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,469.83x = 117,089,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,089,498.69/12,469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.83

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