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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.07, 17,263.83 and 6,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.07, 17,263.83 and 6,844.72 is: 9,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.07 : 17,263.83 = 6,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.07/17,263.83 = 6,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.07x = 17,263.83 × 6,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.07x = 118,166,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,166,082.48/12,510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.68

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