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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,477.36, 17,219.08 and 6,812.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,477.36, 17,219.08 and 6,812.22 is: 9,401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,477.36 : 17,219.08 = 6,812.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,477.36/17,219.08 = 6,812.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,477.36x = 17,219.08 × 6,812.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,477.36x = 117,300,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,300,161.16/12,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.04

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