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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,472.29, 17,211.73 and 6,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,472.29, 17,211.73 and 6,883.25 is: 9,498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,472.29 : 17,211.73 = 6,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,472.29/17,211.73 = 6,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,472.29x = 17,211.73 × 6,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,472.29x = 118,472,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,472,606.11/12,472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.87

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