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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.93, 17,220.19 and 6,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.93, 17,220.19 and 6,812.56 is: 9,400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.93 : 17,220.19 = 6,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.93/17,220.19 = 6,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.93x = 17,220.19 × 6,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.93x = 117,313,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,313,577.59/12,478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.93

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