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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,480.93, 17,223.57 and 6,815.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,480.93, 17,223.57 and 6,815.66 is: 9,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,480.93 : 17,223.57 = 6,815.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,480.93/17,223.57 = 6,815.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,480.93x = 17,223.57 × 6,815.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,480.93x = 117,389,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,389,910.99/12,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.54

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