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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.91, 16,899.54 and 6,941.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.91, 16,899.54 and 6,941.43 is: 9,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.91 : 16,899.54 = 6,941.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.91/16,899.54 = 6,941.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.91x = 16,899.54 × 6,941.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.91x = 117,306,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306,947.91/12,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.06

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