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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,548.51, 17,317.43 and 6,883.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,548.51, 17,317.43 and 6,883.46 is: 9,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,548.51 : 17,317.43 = 6,883.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,548.51/17,317.43 = 6,883.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,548.51x = 17,317.43 × 6,883.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,548.51x = 119,203,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,203,802.29/12,548.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.44

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