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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.73, 17,209.71 and 6,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.73, 17,209.71 and 6,805.52 is: 9,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.73 : 17,209.71 = 6,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.73/17,209.71 = 6,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.73x = 17,209.71 × 6,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.73x = 117,121,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,121,021.59/12,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.67

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