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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.89, 17,231.62 and 6,821.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.89, 17,231.62 and 6,821.66 is: 9,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.89 : 17,231.62 = 6,821.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.89/17,231.62 = 6,821.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.89x = 17,231.62 × 6,821.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.89x = 117,548,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,548,132.62/12,486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.73

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