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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.56, 17,231.58 and 6,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.56, 17,231.58 and 6,821.46 is: 9,413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.56 : 17,231.58 = 6,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.56/17,231.58 = 6,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.56x = 17,231.58 × 6,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.56x = 117,544,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,544,533.71/12,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.69

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