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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.06, 16,884.03 and 6,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.06, 16,884.03 and 6,930.34 is: 9,563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.06 : 16,884.03 = 6,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.06/16,884.03 = 6,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.06x = 16,884.03 × 6,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.06x = 117,012,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,012,068.47/12,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.67

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