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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,512.44, 17,267.16 and 6,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,512.44, 17,267.16 and 6,847.19 is: 9,449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,512.44 : 17,267.16 = 6,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,512.44/17,267.16 = 6,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,512.44x = 17,267.16 × 6,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,512.44x = 118,231,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,231,438.94/12,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.11

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