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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,485.59, 17,229.36 and 6,819.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,485.59, 17,229.36 and 6,819.19 is: 9,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,485.59 : 17,229.36 = 6,819.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,485.59/17,229.36 = 6,819.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,485.59x = 17,229.36 × 6,819.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,485.59x = 117,490,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,490,223.56/12,485.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.06

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