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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.02, 17,214.75 and 6,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.02, 17,214.75 and 6,886.02 is: 9,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.02 : 17,214.75 = 6,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.02/17,214.75 = 6,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.02x = 17,214.75 × 6,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.02x = 118,541,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,541,112.80/12,475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.28

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