Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,471.04, 17,210 and 6,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,471.04, 17,210 and 6,882 is: 9,497.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,471.04 : 17,210 = 6,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,471.04/17,210 = 6,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,471.04x = 17,210 × 6,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,471.04x = 118,439,220 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,439,220/12,471.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,497.14
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