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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,548.81, 17,317.62 and 6,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,548.81, 17,317.62 and 6,883.22 is: 9,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,548.81 : 17,317.62 = 6,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,548.81/17,317.62 = 6,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,548.81x = 17,317.62 × 6,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,548.81x = 119,201,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,201,031.63/12,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.99

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