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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.37, 17,266.93 and 6,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.37, 17,266.93 and 6,847.10 is: 9,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.37 : 17,266.93 = 6,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.37/17,266.93 = 6,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.37x = 17,266.93 × 6,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.37x = 118,228,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,228,396.40/12,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.92

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