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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.25, 17,217.28 and 6,811.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.25, 17,217.28 and 6,811.13 is: 9,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.25 : 17,217.28 = 6,811.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.25/17,217.28 = 6,811.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.25x = 17,217.28 × 6,811.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.25x = 117,269,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,269,132.33/12,476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.39

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