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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,480.92, 17,223.56 and 6,815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,480.92, 17,223.56 and 6,815.64 is: 9,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,480.92 : 17,223.56 = 6,815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,480.92/17,223.56 = 6,815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,480.92x = 17,223.56 × 6,815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,480.92x = 117,389,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,389,550.40/12,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.52

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