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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.65, 17,220.27 and 6,813.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.65, 17,220.27 and 6,813.19 is: 9,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.65 : 17,220.27 = 6,813.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.65/17,220.27 = 6,813.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.65x = 17,220.27 × 6,813.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.65x = 117,324,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,324,971.36/12,478.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.06

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