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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.73, 16,910.91 and 6,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.73, 16,910.91 and 6,950.04 is: 9,590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.73 : 16,910.91 = 6,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.73/16,910.91 = 6,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.73x = 16,910.91 × 6,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.73x = 117,531,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,531,500.94/12,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,590.71

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