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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.95, 17,210.27 and 6,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.95, 17,210.27 and 6,806.06 is: 9,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.95 : 17,210.27 = 6,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.95/17,210.27 = 6,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.95x = 17,210.27 × 6,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.95x = 117,134,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,134,055.19/12,470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.56

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