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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,493.96, 17,242.37 and 6,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,493.96, 17,242.37 and 6,829.23 is: 9,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,493.96 : 17,242.37 = 6,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,493.96/17,242.37 = 6,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,493.96x = 17,242.37 × 6,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,493.96x = 117,752,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,752,110.48/12,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.72

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