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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.42, 17,217.57 and 6,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.42, 17,217.57 and 6,811.12 is: 9,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.42 : 17,217.57 = 6,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.42/17,217.57 = 6,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.42x = 17,217.57 × 6,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.42x = 117,270,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,270,935.38/12,476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.41

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