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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.69, 17,209.55 and 6,881.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.69, 17,209.55 and 6,881.69 is: 9,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.69 : 17,209.55 = 6,881.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.69/17,209.55 = 6,881.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.69x = 17,209.55 × 6,881.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.69x = 118,430,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,430,788.14/12,470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.73

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