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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.60, 16,905.80 and 6,945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.60, 16,905.80 and 6,945.36 is: 9,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.60 : 16,905.80 = 6,945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.60/16,905.80 = 6,945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.60x = 16,905.80 × 6,945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.60x = 117,416,867.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,416,867.09/12,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.80

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