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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.12, 17,230.72 and 6,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.12, 17,230.72 and 6,897 is: 9,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.12 : 17,230.72 = 6,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.12/17,230.72 = 6,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.12x = 17,230.72 × 6,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.12x = 118,840,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,840,275.84/12,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.79

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