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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.03, 17,219.40 and 6,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.03, 17,219.40 and 6,812.56 is: 9,401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.03 : 17,219.40 = 6,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.03/17,219.40 = 6,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.03x = 17,219.40 × 6,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.03x = 117,308,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,308,152.62/12,478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.18

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