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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.76, 16,903.14 and 6,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.76, 16,903.14 and 6,942.80 is: 9,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.76 : 16,903.14 = 6,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.76/16,903.14 = 6,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.76x = 16,903.14 × 6,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.76x = 117,355,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,355,120.39/12,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.76

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