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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.98, 16,844.94 and 6,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.98, 16,844.94 and 6,902.02 is: 9,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.98 : 16,844.94 = 6,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.98/16,844.94 = 6,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.98x = 16,844.94 × 6,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.98x = 116,264,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,264,112.78/12,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.40

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