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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,212.34, 16,853.04 and 6,907.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,212.34, 16,853.04 and 6,907.05 is: 9,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,212.34 : 16,853.04 = 6,907.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,212.34/16,853.04 = 6,907.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,212.34x = 16,853.04 × 6,907.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,212.34x = 116,404,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,404,700.83/12,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.72

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