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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.61, 17,215.94 and 6,810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.61, 17,215.94 and 6,810.32 is: 9,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.61 : 17,215.94 = 6,810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.61/17,215.94 = 6,810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.61x = 17,215.94 × 6,810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.61x = 117,245,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,245,940.37/12,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.02

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