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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.47, 17,231.04 and 6,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.47, 17,231.04 and 6,821.24 is: 9,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.47 : 17,231.04 = 6,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.47/17,231.04 = 6,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.47x = 17,231.04 × 6,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.47x = 117,537,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,537,115.16/12,486.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.16

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