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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.01, 17,209.04 and 6,804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.01, 17,209.04 and 6,804.87 is: 9,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.01 : 17,209.04 = 6,804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.01/17,209.04 = 6,804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.01x = 17,209.04 × 6,804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.01x = 117,105,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,105,246.00/12,470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.95

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