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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,470.98, 17,210.05 and 6,805.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,470.98, 17,210.05 and 6,805.77 is: 9,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,470.98 : 17,210.05 = 6,805.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,470.98/17,210.05 = 6,805.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,470.98x = 17,210.05 × 6,805.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,470.98x = 117,127,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,127,672.01/12,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.02

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