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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,847.24, 19,270.76 and 6,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,847.24, 19,270.76 and 6,609 is: 9,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,847.24 : 19,270.76 = 6,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,847.24/19,270.76 = 6,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,847.24x = 19,270.76 × 6,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,847.24x = 127,360,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,360,452.84/12,847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.45

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